Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Defense Tech)

Location: Waterdown, Ontario, Canada; onsite role

Salary: CAD 71,000–81,700 per year

Company

Develops end-to-end defense technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering contact for the service ATLAS cell and support both service and production items.
• Troubleshoot system-level mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain service processes, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and MES content.
• Develop PFMEA, SPC, first-pass approval, control plans, tooling, and test procedures for WESCAM products.
• Support NPI projects, stage gates, MRB and TRB meetings, NCR closure, and non-conforming material disposition.
• Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement using 8D, RCCA, 5S, value stream mapping, and other Lean tools.

Requirements

• University degree or a three-year college diploma with relevant experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering within a high-tech assembly environment.
• Knowledge of systems, electro-mechanical manufacturing, and process engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve issues in real time.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment.

Nice to have

• AS9100 knowledge and experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Composer, or AutoCAD.
• Green Belt certification or equivalent Lean industry experience.
• PMP certification or Professional Engineer designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and equitable workplace focused on respect, dignity, and professional growth.
• Commitment to work-life success, community involvement, and operational excellence.
• Accommodation provided for applicants with disabilities.
• Pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing may apply.
• Some positions may require Government of Canada Reliability status or Level 2 Secret security clearance.