Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Reference #43274

Location:  Waterdown

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Tasks to be Accomplished

• All tasks are performed under the direction of Manufacturing Engineering staff
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro optical manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain documentation to support manufacturing changes, including assembly procedures, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring.
• Attend and provide responses to daily cell standup meetings.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and procedures for WESCAM products.  This includes control plans, tooling and test procedures. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance documentation for manufacturing, assembly and/or testing equipment.
• Track projects actions and status.
• Time studies
• Attend project meetings and record action items.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations using SharePoint and PowerBI
• Management of small-scale projects.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a pressured and highly dynamic environment.
• Organized, efficient, and able to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.
• Punctual, reliable, and follows up on action items.
• Works well as part of a team
• Good listener and quick learner
• Problem solving skills
• Experience leading small teams or groups
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Familiarity with Solidworks, or other 3D cad systems.

Experience & Education Requirements

• University - enrolled in 3rd year Engineering Physics, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program
• Able to read and understand Mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics.
• Experience using SolidWorks, Composer and AutoCAD an asset 

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. 

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.