Associate, Operations Engineering, Optics

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an Associate for Operations Engineering, specializing in Optics. This role demands a well-rounded optical background within a manufacturing environment, coupled with strong troubleshooting abilities. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and reliability on the shop floor, documentation of manufacturing processes, and conducting root cause analyses. The ideal candidate will bring experience in a high-tech assembly environment and be a proactive team player, with comprehensive skills in manufacturing engineering and lean principles.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded optical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact to Manufacturing team for troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Create documentation for manufacturing changes including procedures.
• Participate in daily cell meetings and support decisions on non-conforming material.
• Develop manufacturing processes and procedures for WESCAM products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment

Knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering

Technical communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Collaborative skills across multi-disciplinary teams

Ability to read Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics

Experience with AS9100

Experience using SolidWorks, Composer and AutoCAD

Experience with Matlab, Zeemax, and Code 5

Education

University degree or 3-year College diploma in Optics or Manufacturing Engineering

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity

Job description

Associate, Operations Engineering, Optics

Ref #32338

Waterdown, Ontario

Responsibilities

This role is a primary Manufacturing Engineering contact person to a production cell team, focused on quality and reliability within the cell, in addition to on time delivery. This person is integral to the daily success of the shop floor team and is responsible for using root cause analysis tools to resolve production issues quickly and completely.

• Act as a point of contact to Manufacturing team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain documentation to support manufacturing changes, including assembly procedures, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.
• Attend and provide responses to daily cell standup meetings.
• Participate in daily cell MRB meetings, including supporting closure of NCRs and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Responsible for the development of manufacturing processes and procedures for WESCAM products. This includes the creation of PFMEA, SPC, First Pass Approval (FPA), control plans, tooling and test procedures.
• Reviewing change requests generated by engineering and production staff for impact to process, product flow, product quality and documentation, and implement changes as required.
• Present manufacturing engineering activities at cell sustaining update meeting on monthly basis.
• Conduct 8D root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support translation of product specifications from Engineering to Manufacturing procedures.
• Leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership.

Skills Required

• Manufacturing Engineering experience in a high tech assembly environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Systems, Electro-Mechanical, Electro-Optical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
• Technical communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. Able to troubleshoot and “real-time' problem solve manufacturing issues.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.
• Able to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.
• Able to read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Composer and AutoCAD an asset, but not required.
• Experience using Matlab, Zeemax, and Code 5 an asset, but not required.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Must have a well-rounded optical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech environment.
• University degree; or 3-year College diploma coupled with relevant work experience in Optics or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.