Manufacturing Engineer

Sinclair Technologies; Aurora; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Professional development fund

Reimbursed training

Employee referral program

Employee awards

On-site parking

GO Train access

Job summary

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc, is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products based in Aurora, ON. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead NPI manufacturing activities, provide hands-on production support, and drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling, and testing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure new product success, optimize efficiency, and maintain high

Qualifications

• Bachelors in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.
• 3–5 years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in RF/electronics or related.
• Experience in NPI and manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge of RF products, VNA and PIM testing preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD, ERP, and Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), including DFMs and process development.
• Provide hands-on technical support to daily production and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and test setups.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and improve FPY.
• Support RF assembly and testing, including VNA and PIM testing.
• Analyze workflows, cycle times, labor utilization, and capacity; improve line balance.

Skills

Bachelors in Engineering

NPI experience

Lean manufacturing

VNA testing

PIM testing

ERP systems

CAD

RF knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

CAD

VNA testing

PIM testing

ERP systems

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc, is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 75 years of industry‑leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry‑leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

Reports to: Senior Director of Operations

Work Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary Range: CA$50,000.00 to CA$80,000.00

Location: Aurora, ON

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, supporting, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for RF antennas, filters, combiners, and related products. This role serves as the manufacturing engineering technical representative, partnering with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure successful new product introduction, efficient production operations, consistent product quality, and continuous cost improvement.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for the following responsibilities, which include but not be limited to:

• Lead manufacturing activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), including design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, process development, tooling and fixture design, work instructions, pilot builds, and production readiness.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to daily production, troubleshoot manufacturing and RF testing issues, resolve production problems, and minimize downtime.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, assembly methods, production equipment, tooling, and test setups to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Investigate manufacturing defects, scrap, and rework; perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions to improve First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Support RF assembly and testing processes, including soldering, mechanical assembly, tuning, VNA testing, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing.
• Analyze production workflows, cycle times, labor utilization, and manufacturing capacity; implement improvements in line balancing, workstation layout, and material flow.
• Establish and maintain standard labor times, manufacturing routings, and related production data in the ERP system.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, standardization, automation, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support engineering changes (ECO/ECN), process validation, production readiness, ensuring accurate and timely implementation in production.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, testing procedure, packing instruction and production procedures.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues and support operational objectives.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance, manufacturing audits, workplace safety, and other assigned engineering activities.
• Support customer quotation and technical inquiry.
• Occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related discipline; equivalent technical education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in RF, electronics, telecommunications, or electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in NPI, manufacturing process development, production troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of RF products, assembly processes, and testing methods, including VNA and PIM testing, is preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings, CAD, manufacturing tooling, root cause analysis, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems, manufacturing routings, labor standards, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a high‑mix, low‑to‑medium‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and results oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

What We Offer:

• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP matching.
• Job‑related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• 100% reimbursed job‑related training.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on‑site parking & a 5‑minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off‑campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut‑off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.