Manufacturing Engineer

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Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: $38/hr - $46/hr

Welcome to VMAC! We are a dynamic and diverse but unified group of people who challenge the status quo to deliver innovative mobile compressed air products and technology. Together, we do incredible work and we're looking for talented, industrious people to join our team!

About VMAC:

VMAC is a pioneer in compressed air technology, crafting cutting-edge mobile air compressors and multi-power systems within our state-of-the-art 44,000-square-foot facility. With a global presence through a network of over 300 partners, VMAC has consistently achieved recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Great Place To Work Certified™ organization.

Why VMAC?

• Innovation : Be part of a team that challenges the status quo to deliver innovative solutions. You'll be at the forefront of expanding VMAC's presence in the industrial equipment market, shaping the future of mobile compressed air technology.
• Award-Winning Recognition : Join a multi-award-winning organization committed to excellence and safety.
• Cutting-Edge Facility: Work in a LEAN manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is embedded in our culture. VMAC's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability. You'll operate within a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest technology.
• Diverse Opportunities : Explore an array of exciting career opportunities at VMAC! Your journey at VMAC can take various exciting directions, providing a platform for professional growth and personal fulfillment.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: VMAC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including casual dress, company events, dental care, employee assistance program, extended health care, life insurance, on-site parking, profit sharing, RRSP match, and vision care.
• Work-Life Balance: VMAC values your time and well-being. With a Monday to Friday schedule, you'll find a healthy work-life balance while working at our Nanaimo, BC location.

VMAC has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing Operations team. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to collaborate with Engineering teams across all departments to achieve targets set by the management team to meet strategic goals of the company and realize business growth. This position will be responsible to liaise with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Implements engineering changes; manage change control for new and existing product implementations/ revisions.
• Initiate and evaluates cost studies, product suggestions and value analyses.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing.
• Plan for and monitors project budgets.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Collaborate on the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems, supporting the implementation into production.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
• Work with Supply Chain team on sourcing of components and materials for new product implementation.
• Verify conformity of outsourced components and parts against specifications and drawings as required.
• Test prototypes of new products to an extent sufficient to verify conformity with the development specification.
• Create technical documentation using, SolidWorks, & M2M.
• Create VTR's, standards, procedures and keep accurate records on all projects.
• Define, document, and build equipment for product and component testing.

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is an asset.
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please apply to:

VMAC is a global leader in mobile compressed air, designing and manufacturing the most innovative mobile air compressors and multi-power systems available. Operators and fleet managers across the globe rely on VMAC to work in the most challenging applications, climates, and environments. VMAC systems are proven in mobile equipment repair, tire service, and public infrastructure repair work, and proudly serve the mining, oil and gas, construction, forestry, municipal, and utilities industries, among others.

Benefits:

We welcome you as you are! At VMAC, we're a diverse group, but what unites us is the incredible work we do and the goals we accomplish as a team. VMAC offers comprehensive medical coverage. From daily prescriptions to physiotherapy, our medical plan has your back. Dental and vision care are included. VMAC has built a solid foundation of customers since 1986, offering a profitable and stable work environment for our coworkers to build their careers. We recognize that VMAC's success is because of our hard-working coworkers, and we have a generous profit-sharing program that pays out quarterly and annual bonuses when we achieve our goals, as well as a referral program that pays coworkers for bringing people into the company. We further support your financial well-being by offering an RRSP matching program to help create peace of mind for retirement.

To apply, simply visit our website and navigate to our careers page under the "About Us" tab, then click on the "Job Postings" link to view the current job vacancies: VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors | VMACAIR.com