Manufacturing Engineer

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineer: Design, monitor, and optimize manufacturing processes for naval defense products with an accent on production efficiency, cost savings, and continuous improvement. Focus on developing jigs/fixtures, line layouts, root cause analysis, and transitioning designs to production while ensuring quality and traceability.

Location: Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Company

hirify.global pioneers multi-mission solutions including sonar, radar, and naval power systems for allied navies worldwide.

What you will do

• Evaluate product designs for production suitability and support lead time improvements/scrap reduction using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Design processes, procedures, manufacturing systems, work cells, production lines, jigs, and fixtures to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead transition from engineering design to manufacturing, develop routings/structures, and participate in design reviews applying Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Perform root cause analysis for process failures, non-conformances, and rejects; implement corrective actions and periodical process reviews.
• Optimize material flow, inventory, and facility layouts; investigate new techniques and act as change agent for process improvements.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain Canadian government security clearance and work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects
• Degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with significant manufacturing experience
• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer or similar in industrial environment
• Knowledge of product design/assembly applied to manufacturing processes
• Ability to estimate costs, production times, staffing; strong technical writing for work instructions

Nice to have

• LEAN, Six-Sigma, TQM, work measurement/standardization
• Aerospace/defense experience
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio), ERP systems (routings/BOM), 3D/2D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD/MicroStation)
• Data analysis (Statistical Process Control), Engineering Change Control, interpreting drawings/schematics
• Lean Six Sigma certification

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits: extended health/dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, critical illness insurance, EFAP, student bursaries
• Regular performance feedback, goal alignment, Employee Performance Development Plan
• Employee education assistance for qualifications/certifications
• Diverse & inclusive workplace valuing equity, authenticity, and backgrounds