Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, Intermediate

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to plan, design, acquire, and support facilities and manufacturing processes for programs. You will analyze production methods, improve processes, and guide junior engineers while coordinating with internal teams and external customers.

The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing layouts, creating time standards, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective production with state-of-the-art tooling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using a variety of test equipment.
• Knowledge of Engineering Development Framework.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Knowledge of project management principles (e.g. performance measurement metrics).
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains documented time standards.
• Designs layouts for efficient production, material flow and space utilization.
• Initiates and/or implements process improvements.
• Trains Manufacturing personnel in methods and processes.
• Audits Manufacturing Operations for adherence to methods, processes and cost efficient operation.
• Assists in the preparation of operating, tooling and capital equipment budgets.
• Develops and optimizes the methods and operation sequence of Manufacturing to produce a quality product at minimum cost.
• Plans, designs/develops, selects, acquires, commissions, supports facilities, equipment and tools for manufacturing, handling and packaging of new and existing products in Manufacturing Operations.
• Analyzes and reports on the ability to produce new designs.
• Recommends product design changes.
• Provides technical guidance to more junior personnel.
• Assists more senior engineers at design reviews and product discussions, including those with external customers.
• Expands knowledge of latest technologies, products and market trends relevant to area of work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and skilled Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to join our team in Ottawa. As a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our mission, responsible for planning, designing, acquiring, commissioning, and supporting facilities and manufacturing processes for programs. Your expertise will not only enhance our manufacturing capabilities but also extend to providing industrial engineering support across departments.

• Develops and maintains documented time standards
• Designs layouts for efficient production, material flow and space utilization
• Initiates and/or implements process improvements
• Trains Manufacturing personnel in methods and processes
• Audits Manufacturing Operations for adherence to methods, processes and cost efficient operation
• Assists in the preparation of operating, tooling and capital equipment budgets
• Develops and optimizes the methods and operation sequence of Manufacturing to produce a quality product at minimum cost
• Plans, designs/develops, selects, acquires, commissions, supports facilities, equipment and tools for manufacturing, handling and packaging of new and existing products in Manufacturing Operations
• Analyzes and reports on the ability to produce new designs
• Recommends product design changes
• Provides technical guidance to more junior personnel
• Assists more senior engineers at design reviews and product discussions, including those with external customers
• Expands knowledge of latest technologies, products and market trends relevant to area of work
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

What You Need to Have to Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience using a variety of test equipment
• Knowledge of Engineering Development Framework
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing and assembly
• Knowledge of project management principles (e.g. performance measurement metrics)
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical mechanical drawings
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.