Careers - VMAC

VMAC is a lean organization, focused on continuous improvement of our processes and systems, safety of our coworkers, and a culture built on respect of all coworkers and stakeholders. An award-winning organization, VMAC was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and Best Workplaces in Manufacturing™ for 2019 and is Great Place To Work Certified™.

VMAC is known for its innovation and technical advancements in manufacturing and engineering. These core competencies are key to our future success and growth. Read more here.

VMAC strives to employ hard-working people who are highly skilled in their field and can demonstrate a positive, solution-focused, team-player attitude. If you have a track record of excellence in Engineering, Marketing, Trades, Accounting, Supply Chain or Technical Sales, and are interested in building a career with an exciting company that has grown consistently over its 30-year history, please email your resumé.

Attention: HR Department at [email protected].

We update the VMAC careers page regularly with postings for specific positions. Check back regularly to stay updated when new positions come available.

Available Positions:

Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Engineering department and across all departments to achieve targets set by the management team to meet strategic goals of the company and realize business growth.
- Liaise with internal and external customer and suppliers.
- Utilize project planning tools and organization methods to specify project milestones and estimate timelines to complete tasks.
- Apply advanced design techniques to develop and maintain core components and product assemblies.
- Be proficient in engineering principles and design tools including traditional theory, manual calculation solutions and software solutions (i.e. 3D Modeling, Drafting, FEA and Numerical Modeling).
- Implement knowledge of fabrication methods and manufacturing processes to bolster the robustness of products as well as efficiency and productivity within the facility.
- Ensure full engineering practices, compliance with recognized standards and testing procedures are adhered to.
- Employ thorough analysis methodology and strong analytical decision-making in all aspects of engineering activities.
- Define and document product test parameters
- Compile Standard Operating Procedures (S.O. P’s) for complex assemblies
Position Specific Duties (VMAC)
- Develop designs to meet project scope, quality and timeline requirements.
- Analyze design through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA). (Informally at present)
- Plan and implements complex test and/or development programs.
- Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development and validation processes.
- Oversee the release of final designs of components and systems to manufacturing.
- Implements engineering changes- Manage change control for design responsible components.
- Initiate and evaluates cost studies, product suggestions and value analyses.
- Plan for and monitors project budgets.
- Ensure designs meet serviceability requirements.
- Work with electrical engineering to ensure controls and system functionality integrates seamlessly with mechanical systems and meets scope and design intent.
- Collaborate on the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems and supports the implementation into production.
- Perform root cause analysis on components.
- Actively lead or participate in cost and warranty reduction initiatives.
- Provide top level mechanical tech support as required to assist Quality Control and Technical Support in troubleshooting failures and customer issues.
- Take part in component and sub-system design reviews. (DFMEA/ PFMEA)
- Work with Purchasing on sourcing of components and materials for new products.
- Verify conformity of outsourced components and parts against specifications and drawings.
- Assemble prototypes of new products.
- Test prototypes of new products to an extent sufficient to verify conformity with the development specification.
- Use analytical and experimental methods to build technical knowledge about designated core components, and where necessary to improve these components.
- Review warranty issues as directed, analyze and document. (As required)
- Create technical documentation using, SolidWorks, & M2M.
- Create, manage and uphold the VMAC drawing standard and internationally recognized standards.
- Create VTR’s, standards, procedures and keep accurate records on all projects.
- Perform related tasks as assigned by Director of Operations
- Travel may be required to understand or correct issue.
- Define, document and build equipment for product and component testing
- High level fault finding and maintenance on bespoke test equipment
Departmental Training and Cross Training (Department Manager Responsibilities)
- Design and Product Development Processes
- ERP System: Made 2 Manage (M2M)
- CAD Package: Solidworks
- Digital Vault and ECN control: EPDM
- Project Management software: Wrike
- Engineering Drawing Standards: ISO, ASME, GD&T
Qualifications and Experience
- 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 forward your resume and Cover Letter to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 250-740-3201
Mail: 1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Deadline: August 13, 2019