Manufacturing Engineer - Airborne Stabilized Optical Systems

**Please note that to be considered for any position at PV Labs, all candidates must be eligible to meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled-Goods Program of the Defense Production Act, and be able to hold and maintain a Canadian Security Clearance. If you are not clear about your eligibility, please consult the Government of Canada website HERE**

About the Role

PVLabs is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer with both breadth and depth in Design for Manufacturability with complex mechatronics systems. Overall, this role will be responsible for developing manufacturing/assembly processes and procedures and support design transfer, process validation and change control, all while managing the complexity of product development within the highly regulated Controlled Goods and Defence/Military technology ecosystem. The Manufacturing Engineer will use their leadership, collaboration skills and DFM expertise to ensure effective transfer of products from our Engineering Labs to our Operations, Test & Integration and Production Labs

This is not a typical, stay-in-your-lane Manufacturing Engineer role. Instead, it s an advanced, multi-disciplinary role that is essential to all aspects of improving designs for manufacturability and test, developing process flows, creating build and test requirements plus appropriate lead-time analysis for preliminary manufacturing & assembly procedures. Its where concept turns into reality, where getting it right is a whole-team effort, and where your expertise matters.

While our organization quickly evolving and growing the Manufacturing Engineer role at PVLabs will start with a clean slate, allowing the successful candidate to apply their own unique signature to how to build a better Manufacturing Engineering function that will solve complex problems with significant direct business impact.

About the Responsibilities

The effectiveness of this role and its focus will tie to our current-state and our future-state as our next-generation product designs mature and we move forward towards product build schedules that are rapidly approaching.

Starting now:

• Partner with our Engineering Labs on improving designs for Manufacturability and Test.

• Develop process flows, build and test requirements and lead time analysis for preliminary manufacturing procedures.

• Develop requirements for test equipment, including thermal chambers, vibe tables and optics testing for our Test & Integration Lab.

At 3 months in:

• Begin development of manufacturing and test requirements for our new site/building, including 3P analysis, equipment requirements and capacity analysis.

• Begin the creation of manufacturing documents for both PVLabs and partner locations globally.

• Manufacturing tooling identification and development.

• Actively participate as a Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert in our pending ERP (Genius) implementation and launch.

At 6 months and onward:

• Support of prototype builds and manufacturing process validation.
• Training of technicians and support engineers.
• Support transfer of work to customers

Core Responsibilities:

Obviously, some typical Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals will anchor the role s responsibilities, including:

• Responsible for the selection, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), test method validation, and sustaining support of tooling and equipment utilized in Manufacturing.

• Provide schedule and budgetary input for current and future programs.

• Support new product manufacturability by conducting research, feasibility testing, and process validation.

• Support engineering prototype builds within the product development process.

• Conduct time studies to determine accurate labour estimates for transferred products.

• Support the supply chain team in selecting and qualifying new suppliers. Work closely with suppliers, purchasing, and development to ensure design requirements are adequately defined and met.

• Conduct training and provide guidance and supervision for Production Technicians in assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical equipment.

• Implement and promote lean manufacturing principles and creative problem-solving techniques.

• Generate and implement Nonconformance reports and Engineering Change Requests.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing process development and optimization

• Proficiency in design for manufacturing and test methods

• Strong understanding of PFMEA, DFMEA.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership in Product Development processes and bringing new designs into manufacturing, right the first time.

• Ability to prioritize daily issues and strategize longer-term projects.

• Comfortable with manufacturing flow and lean principals.

• Naturally curious, diplomatic, and innovative.

Key Experiences & Backgrounds for Success

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) either Mechanical / Electrical / Process or Manufacturing Engineering.

• 5+ years of direct and relevant experience in a control-systems or mechatronics-based Manufacturing, Testing, or Process Engineering environment.

• Mature and professional communication skills, able to articulate ideas/thoughts/concepts into meaningful dialogue and technical documentation.

• Strong planning, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

• Innovative problem-solving skills and proven adaptability.

• Demonstrated experience with and a deep understanding of the full scope of manufacturing engineering relative to complex mechatronics systems

What s in It for You?

PV Labs is where your Manufacturing Engineering career meets limitless innovation and unparalleled impact. You'll be immersed in an environment where groundbreaking technology meets exceptional talent. We take immense pride in, and are quite protective of, our distinctive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and ingenuity, creating an atmosphere of autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Our workplace culture is derived from our signature work-life philosophy we ve fully embraced a 4-day work week, throughout the year supported by a hybrid working model that supports you working from where it makes the most sense, whether that s on-site or remote.

Your contributions will span the design, development, assembly and maintenance of state-of-the-art electro-mechanical stabilization platforms, motion-control systems, camera and lens control systems, video-processing technologies, remote I/O subsystems, and the integration and control of cutting-edge laser technologies.