Manufacturing Process Engineer for High‑Tech Imaging Sensors

Ideon Technologies, Inc.

Richmond

Hybrid

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support ($2500/year)

Extended health & dental benefits

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Ideon Technologies, Inc. in Richmond, BC is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to bridge product design and production.

You will develop processes, SOPs, and tooling to transition designs from prototype to first article production. You will own quality controls, implement lean manufacturing methods, train team members, and collaborate with hardware engineers and manufacturing specialists to scale manufacturing of high‑tech imaging sensors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, or Physics-related disciplines.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering role.
Experience in careful assembly involving small and often delicate components.
Experience with 3D printing and designs.
Reliable, motivated, and capable of working on a defined schedule.
Strong technical documentation skills, including processes, observations, and key findings.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools.
Experience using and properly caring for a variety of hand tools, measurement devices, and operating equipment (e.g. multimeters, calipers).
Able to read and interpret technical documents such as dimensional drawings, measurement data, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Experience championing a health and safety culture; awareness of health and safety requirements (e.g. WHMIS, housekeeping).
Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
Enthusiasm for AI-enabled work with the critical thinking to question results and enhance as needed.
Well-developed communication skills in English at a fluent or professional level; able to be assertive and respectful
Legally able and currently documented to work full time hours in Canada

Responsibilities

Assemble and manufacture advanced high-tech imaging sensors and other supporting equipment.
Receive released designs from the Hardware Engineering team and lead the transition from prototype to first article production, including developing SOPs, ensuring quality control readiness, creating training plans, training manufacturing team members, and assembling products.
Implement new manufacturing methods, processes, and tooling to support the introduction of new products into production.
Solve day-to-day production challenges by identifying hardware issues and communicating them to the Hardware Engineering team.
Collaborate with Operations team members to identify and evaluate alternate parts for critical components, participating in the qualification process.
Support first article production for newly released products by documenting key findings and leading solutions in collaboration with hardware engineers and manufacturing specialists.
Drive successful execution of manufacturing projects using PDCA, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and other lean manufacturing methods.
Perform monthly preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment.
Own the identification, investigation, and correction of defects in the production equipment, including floor repairs and reconfiguration.
Create and refine manufacturing systems to improve quality and support scalability.
Serve as a primary point of contact for manufacturing contractors and vendors to communicate changes in the product designs and manufacturing processes.