Test Engineer Technologist

Ultra; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Test Engineer to evaluate product designs and enhance testing processes. Responsibilities include supporting production improvements and conducting root cause analysis. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and relevant testing experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee education assistance

Regular performance feedback

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience preferred.
• Security clearance may be required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product designs for test suitability.
• Support lead time improvements.
• Design and implement testing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis of process failures.
• Educate team members on process improvements.

Skills

Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience as a Test Engineer

Ability to gain Canadian government security clearance

Continuous improvement techniques

Strong technical writing ability

Competency in ERP systems

Strong data analysis abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio)

3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks)

LabVIEW

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for test
• Support production in lead time improvements and test time reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Designing new processes, procedures and test systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff
• Apply working knowledge of product design to the testing process
• Development, design and implementation of Production Test Sets, Jigs, and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and testing efficiency.
• Develop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Testability Principles are applied.
• Responding to process failures including root cause analysis
• Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required to test product.
• Support product non-conformance investigation.
• Identify root cause of failures and make recommendation for corrective actions.
• To carry out periodical process review and to identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensuring corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency.
• Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s testing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice
• Act as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements

Required Skills

• Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant testing experience
• Experience working as a Test Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired Skills

• Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQM
• Work measurement and standardization
• Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage
• In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio
• Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures
• Strong technical writing ability. Previous experience writing test procedures and work instructions is preferred
• Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)
• Competency in LabVIEW
• Strong data analysis abilities, including Statistical Process Control
• Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems

Qualifications

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of related experience.

Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred.

May be required to maintain security clearance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company : Ultra Maritime