Senior Mechanical Component Engineer

Ciena; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Component Engineer to enhance its supply chain procurement organization. This role involves setting quality specifications for hardware components, collaborating with suppliers, and driving cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly within telecommunications, and will be responsible for ensuring product reliability through rigorous assessments and compliance evaluations. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a flexible work environment where your expertise can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on telecommunications.
• Expertise in reliability, quality, and failure mechanisms for mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality and reliability specifications for procured hardware components.
• Conduct supplier audits and develop technical relationships with suppliers.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and coordinate component qualifications.

Skills

Mechanical component coding

Qualification requirements definition

Technical procurement specifications writing

Supplier audits

Compliance assessments

Cost reduction activities

Risk assessment

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/Engineer / PTC Creo

Job description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

Ciena’s Supply chain procurement organization is looking for a dynamic Mechanical component engineer. The successful candidate will set and be responsible for the quality and reliability specifications/requirements for all procured hardware components within the Mechanical commodity group by working proactively with suppliers ($300M spend, 5,000 items, +100 suppliers). The candidate will work with the NPI Sourcing/Global Commodity Management (GCM) and Design teams to provide guidance/input into the selection of reliable technologies (sheet Metal, die cast /injection mold plastics, machine parts, off the shelves components), process and components for new designs and perform cost reduction initiatives. The candidate will also be responsible to evaluate the reliability impact of product change notifications (PCNs) received from our suppliers and coordinate review of these PCNs internally to resolution as well as manage component life cycles and support business and technical issues. The component engineer needs to ensure the field reliability of Ciena products by performing risk assessment and establishing the corporate qualification status in the corporate component database.

The Must Haves:

Component engineer is responsible for the following tasks in a timely & professional manner;

• Mechanical component coding, qualification and life cycle management
• Definition of qualification requirements based on industry standards.
• Writing of technical procurement specifications.
• Supplier audits & development activities including documenting/resolving audits finding, process audited along with key parameters of the process/production capabilities and capacity.
• Managing the technical relationship with our supply base.
• Compliance/regulatory assessments (EU, FOC, Conflict Minerals,…) of the mechanical commodity portfolio.
• Guidance for the selection of reliable components and process based on known failure mechanisms.
• Leading cost reduction activities by assessing current products and proposing lower cost alternatives.
• Leading steering committee to provide guidance to our design counter part of the technology of choice for future development.
• Perform new product introduction DFMs for mechanical items.
• Ongoing maintenance of the database based upon product change notifications from our suppliers (product change notices).
• Establish Ciena position on reliability issues, support the resolution of business critical delivery problems, cost reduction programs & supplier supply agreements/negotiations.
• Coordinate prompt resolution of component level issues at suppliers and EMS. Leverage quality and failure analysis support at the CM, and work directly with the component manufacturers where needed. Issues include end of life notifications, product change notices (PCN), and component level test failures, etc…
• Coordinate component qualifications for new revision parts, replacement parts and cost reduction activities

• Bachelor or M.S Degree (preferred) in Mechanical engineering with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record and established subject matter expertise on reliability, quality and failure mechanisms for mechanical telecommunication components and assemblies.
• Proven track record for driving & delivering cost reduction activities.
• Demonstrate extensive experience and knowledge/understanding of sheet Metal, die cast /injection mold plastics, machine parts, off the shelves mechanical components fabrication process.
• Experience/proficient with Pro/Engineer / PTC Creo CAD tool.
• Telecommunication knowledge with excellent command of relevant industry standards, Telcordia, IPC,JEDEC, etc.
• Extensive experience with technical and ‘hands-on’ component production line audit.
• Strong communication/team work skills to work with relevant departments within Ciena.

• Strong leadership skills and influence in order to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions implementation as required.
• Attention to details, organized and motivated to excel.
• Focused on completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Availability to travel 10-15% of time.

The annual pay range for this position is $77,000 - $123,000 CAD

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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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