Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems (L2)

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems in Waterdown, Ontario. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement to support high-tech manufacturing assets.

Responsibilities include leading ESD/FOD activities, maintaining equipment and documentation, and coordinating with operations engineering. The ideal candidate has a manufacturing engineering background and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ontario, Canada pay range referenced in posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or calibration on Wescam assets.
• Align calibration and maintenance with the manufacturing floor.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Lead and support ESD and FOD activities throughout the factory.
• Enter maintenance and calibration documentation into asset tracker software.
• Manage test equipment repair through asset tracker.
• Identify failure trends & root causes; implement corrective actions.
• Present maintenance activities at monthly updates.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree or equivalent

6 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset tracker software

Process mapping tools

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems

Reference #40190

Waterdown, Ontario

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or calibration on Wescam assets.
• Align calibration and preventative maintenance activities with the manufacturing floor.
• Provide Leadership and support for continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Lead and Support ESD and FOD activities throughout the factory.
• Enter maintenance & calibration documentation into our asset tracker software tool.
• Catalogue new equipment in tracking software prior to release to the shop floor.
• Make certain calibration cycles are scheduled and adhered to ensuring our test equipment does not go overdue.
• Ensure spare parts inventory stock does not deplete.
• Assist in evolving yearly maintenance & calibration plan.
• Manage test equipment repair through asset tracker.
• Identify failure trends & systemic issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Present preventative maintenance and calibration activities at cell sustaining update meeting on monthly basis.
• Create instructions/standard operating procedures to support preventative maintenance and calibration activities.
• Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose problems quickly and efficiently.
• Successful implementation of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of lean tools such as VSM, 5-whys, process mapping, FPA, SPC, etc.
• Excellent technical communication skills both written and verbal.
• Dynamic, resourceful team member that is known for sense of initiative, urgency and innovation.
• Quick and effective problem solver.
• Must be well organized, goal oriented and able to give attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• AS9100 knowledge and experience an asset, but not required.
• Lean Green Belt Certification or equivalent industry lean experience an asset, but not required.
• Must have a well-rounded electro-mechanical background with manufacturing engineering experience in a high tech, fast paced environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.

Experience & Education

• Requires practical knowledge of job area.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience..
• This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $76,000 to $96,000.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.