Sr. Assembly & Test Planner

Prattwhitney; Midland; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 107,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative & innovative work environment

Relocation eligibility

Signing bonus

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Midland, Ontario is looking for an Assembly and Test Planner to join the Assembly and Test Department. You will define and implement the assembly and test processes for world-class optical products.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing technical support role. Responsibilities include interpreting technical data, performing system testing, and documentation.

They offer collaborative work environment, relocation eligibility, and a salary range of 65,000 - 107,800 CAD annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Physics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Optical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a manufacturing technical support role.
• Strong competency with MS Office.
• Strong technical writing ability and communication skills.
• Adaptable, innovative and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages and specifications for optical assemblies.
• Perform optical system testing and cost estimating.
• Design, source, and commission fixtures and tools.
• Produce detailed documentation of assembly processes and train operators.
• Identify process automation opportunities and implement change.

Skills

Technical writing and communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Process automation

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering fields

Tools

3D CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor)

ISO testing methods knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We have an immediate need for an Assembly and Test Planner to join the Assembly and Test Department at Raytheon ELCAN. In this role, you will play a key part in defining, implementing and maintaining the assembly and test processes required to meet world‑class optical product capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret technical data packages, specifications, models and drawings for optical assemblies
• Optical system testing (MTF, line of sight, transmission, encircled energy, etc.)
• Cost estimating including process times, materials, and engineering effort to meet customer requirements
• Define, design, source, and commission fixtures, tools, and equipment for realizing product assembly & test specifications
• Produce detailed documentation of assembly processes and train operators on new projects
• Create ERP routings for production assemblies
• Support assembly operations with strong analytical, root cause and corrective action, and continuous improvement skills with a view to reduction of assembly touch time
• Identify process automation opportunities, perform ROI assessment on identified change, implement change along with associated members of the broader engineering group

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering Physics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Optical Engineering, Physics or related fields
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a manufacturing technical support role
• Strong competency with MS Office
• Strong technical writing ability and communication skills
• Adaptable, innovative and problem solver

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in opto‑mechanical assembly alignment methods, and ISO optical testing methods such as ISO 14490
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling (Autodesk Inventor or equivalent) and Blueprint reading including GD&T
• Experience producing cost estimates and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of quality management systems: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC
• Familiarity with the design of experiments (DOE)

What We Offer

• Collaborative & innovative work environment
• Relocation eligibility
• Signing bonus
• Small town environment with urban comforts

Compensation

Salary range: 65,000CAD – 107,800CAD (good‑faith estimate). RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.

Security

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

Equal Employment

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, RTX will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability‑related accommodations, please contact Human Resources.