About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc., is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

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Summary:

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to: Director of Operations

Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $50,000.00 – $80,000.00

Location: Aurora, Ontario

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with other departments to launch new products, executing productivity projects with the desired costs, quality, and efficiency. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities, which include but not be limited to:

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating the development and execution of manufacturing system strategic objectives.
• Assures that all quality requirements, engineering testing requirements & standards are included in all work and/or working instructions, testing procedures and other documentation.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production to investigate root causes and come up with correction, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring junior team members & develop cross-functional project leadership talent.
• Lead cross-functional team to drive cost reduction during product life cycle.
• Recommend product changes/improvements to Design Engineers based upon PFMEA’s and manufacturability, determine effectivity of changes and assure compliance to such. Observe/monitor new technologies, competitors, industry trends and report to management.
• Participate in early new product development activities as Operations Management Representative; ensure Design for Manufacturability and cost effective.
• Support necessary personnel for internal, customer and third-party quality system audits.
• Support customer quotation and technical inquiry.
• Occasionally business travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Completion of a Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in a low volume, high-mix manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Solid knowledge in hardware/software test or validation methodology and proficient documentation capability, including test report, RCA (Root cause analysis) etc.
• Good experience of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) is an asset
• Good knowledge of ERP software, BOM structures, routings, Engineering Change process and non-conforming process.
• Project management/coordination experience is an asset.
• Strong computer skills (including AutoCAD/Solid Works – latest version, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Visio)

Personal Attributes:

• Strong detail oriented and result oriented mind-set.
• Clear thinking, strong planning and organizational and interpersonal & communication skills
• Multi project management skills
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Innovative problem solver, strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Flexibility (adaptability and ability to make decisions quickly)

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• Employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP program
• Job related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut-off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as “Not Available”.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.