Production Engineer

�� We're Hiring: Production Engineer

 

�� Full-Time | �� Hybrid/Remote Work Environment | �� Security Clearance Required

Drive strategic growth in global defence.

Join QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) as a Production Engineer

�� About QinetiQ

 

QinetiQ is a global leader in defence, security, and critical infrastructure. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by a mission to protect lives and secure the future through innovation. Our Medicine Hat site plays a key role in delivering advanced uncrewed vehicle systems (UVS) and supporting global defence operations.

�� What You’ll Do

 

The Production Engineer is responsible for the technical matters related to Production and products in and/or transitioning to production from prototype, and act as a bridge between engineering, field services & operations for all aspects of new and current uncrewed vehicle systems.

 

• • Engineering change requests and notices: creating, maintaining, and gaining approval for technical changes required for production, based on feedback from customers.
  • Act as the main Point of Contact for Change Orders and manage the administration of changes
  • Assist in developing overall design and manufacturing improvements to existing products.Initiate and implement cost saving measures for Production, utilize LEAN principles.
  • Improve the safety procedures of Production tasks for systems and products.
  • Assist Production with the transition from Prototype to Production readiness, including drawing packages, BOMs and tooling.
  • Create Change Orders for technical drawings and publications.
  • Creating and maintaining production Work Procedures and Acceptance Test Procedures.
  • Manage change, configuration and obsolete items and drive solutions for said items.
  • Reviewing technical drawings for manufacturability and overall drawing and system correctness.
  • Reviewing technical publications for content correctness and applicability, including Operational Material. Training Material, and other Technical Documentation.
  • Delivery of Training Material to personnel, to ensure they are current and competent on the operation of systems and products.
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure products we order are manufactured intended. This involves reviewing vendor drawings and processes, answering any questions they may have, communicating any unmet needs.
  • Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to address technical queries and actions.
  • Working in conjunction with other technical disciplines to ensure overall system requirements are achieved.
  • Working in conjunction with other departments to meet operational requirements.

�� What You Bring

 

• • Membership in ASET (or eligibility) – Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or equivalent preferred,
  • Membership in APEGA (or eligibility) – Engineer in Training (E.I.T) or equivalent preferred.
  • Post Secondary Education in Mechatronics or Electronics, with a knowledge of Computer (Hardware), Software development.
  • Understanding of another Engineering discipline, either - Mechanical, Fabrication, etc.
  • Experience with custom design and/or manufacturing environments.
  • Computer proficiency (Document Management Software, MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook).
  • Proficient knowledge of 3D modelling software (Autodesk inventor preferred).
  • Mechanical design software suites and analysis tools.
  • Technical writing.
  • Comprehension of Project Management Fundamentals.
  • Comprehension of Configuration Management Fundamentals.
  • Understanding of multiple Engineering disciplines - Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Electronics, Fabrication, etc.
  • Linux Operating Software.
  • Project Online experience.
  • Power BI experience.

 

�� Skills That Set You Apart

 

• • Strong communications, prioritization, organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work under stress and ti