Industrial Engineering Sr. Specialist Reference #39453 Waterdown, ON About the Role As part of the Operations Engineering team at Wescam, the Industrial Engineer will contribute to a broad range of initiatives. This role will play a key part in improving process efficiency, supporting facility planning and layout, advancing our in-country assembly (ICA) initiatives, and driving our e3 savings targets across the organization. You’ll work cross-functionally to implement process improvements, develop and maintain metrics, support project execution, and enhance operational flow and capacity at multiple Wescam locations. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role for someone who enjoys solving problems, driving change, and contributing to both strategic planning and on-the-ground execution. Primary Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and maintain manufacturing models for Wescam’s diverse product families.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze equipment capacity, cycle times, and labour requirements to establish process efficiency standards.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Design and optimize manufacturing and test area layouts across Wescam facilities to improve space utilization, flow, and scalability.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead and maintain the e3 Project Pipeline for Operations Engineering; track progress, drive priorities, and ensure alignment to annual targets.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support ICA initiatives including tooling deployment, layout planning, training coordination, and on-site readiness.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Conduct time studies, labour/lead time analysis, production capacity assessments, and generate actionable improvement metrics.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Recommend process changes to improve the utilization of people, materials, equipment, and space.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support control plans, statistical process control, and other quality assurance tools.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to documentation and reporting to meet AS9100 or equivalent compliance standards (prior experience is an asset).</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Operations Leadership.</li> </ul> It Would Be Great if You Also Had <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lean Thinking -- Successful implementation of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing principles</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Communication -- Communicating effectively in writing and verbal as appropriate for the needs of the audience.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.</li> </ul> Education and Experience <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">University degree in Engineering or college diploma in Engineering Technology</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">5-10 years of experience in an industrial Engineering capacity</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proficiency in AutoCAD and layout design software.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong Project Management background with a proven track record of leading projects</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A proactive, resourceful mindset with a strong sense of initiative and urgency.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Intimate knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologies such as: Lean/Six Sigma, MRPII, Kanban, JIT</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely.</li> </ul> *This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $109,000 to $123,000 #LI-BD1

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