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Position: HR Administrator
Department: HR
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent – Temporarily remote

Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting the HR and administrative team in a variety of functions including documentation follow through, coordinating and maintaining schedules for meetings and business activities, filing of confidential information and meeting minutes. This role includes preparation of a variety of complex and confidential documentation. The HR Administrator may also be a back-up for reception duties including answering/forwarding incoming calls and welcoming visitors to VMAC.

HR Department Specific Duties

• Supports HR department for the administration of company benefits
• Provides support in recruiting activities including scheduling interviews and reference checks
• Prepares coworker letters when needed – employment offers and confirmation letters
• Onboards new coworkers including pre-hire tasks, processing all first-day documents, orientations, and following up regarding probation periods
• Processes paperwork, maintenance and administration of coworker files and letters
• Assists with the process of WorkSafeBC Claims and VMAC Return to Work Program
• Coordinates training records and helps with training grants
• Works with management to ensure all coworker records are complete and up to date
• Provides a variety of administrative support to the HR Department
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all HR & Corporate matters

Corporate Support Specific Duties

• Organizes meetings including catering, guest travel arrangements, training records, attendance tracking/communication
• Arranges travel for management and others as requested by management
• Develops and maintains office administrative standards and procedures
• Maintains corporate policies and corporate QMS documentation
• Prepares and distributes meeting minutes for HS&E
• Performs other tasks as requested by HR Manager
• Actively participates as an engaged member of the company’s LEAN culture promoting continuous improvement, respect, and engagement of all coworkers

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a HR administrative role
• Completion of a HR administrative program certificate is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Excellent typing and writing skills including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation, with fine attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Excellent knowledge of office practices, protocols, and procedures with a service quality focus
• Experience working in a fast-paced dynamic business environment with the ability to quickly adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, use good judgement, make decisions, critically think, establish strong working relationships, and work independently
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive and private information with tact and discretion
• Enthusiastic team player, with the ability to effectively work with people at all levels of the organization and establish and maintain a wide variety of external relationships
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary

Physical Requirements

• Sits/stand/walk 8 hours/day.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Shipper
Department: Supply Chain
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Responsibilities:

This position, as part of the VMAC Supply Chain Team, is accountable cooperatively with other line positions for the final inspection, packaging and shipment of component parts, kits, products, merchandise, and assemblies. Assigned tasks must be completed in a timely, cost effective and accurate manner, in accordance with VMAC work instructions, policies and procedures.

Duties:

This position, as part of the VMAC Supply Chain Team, is accountable cooperatively with other line positions for the final inspection, packaging and shipment of component parts, kits, products, merchandise, and assemblies. Assigned tasks must be completed in a timely, cost effective and accurate manner, in accordance with VMAC work instructions, policies and procedures.

• Complete carrier waybills (computer or hand generated) in accordance with Supply chain /and or sale department instructions for shipments.
• Picks and Packs parts
• Follow up paperwork with carriers as required.
• Complete customs documentation as required.
• Package goods, assemblies or kits as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Completion of Grade XII
• One-year related shipping experience
• Must be a team player.
• Mechanical aptitude – use of tools.
• Precise, detail oriented
• Position requires some physical strength.
• Communication skills
• Must possess personal organizational skills to a degree which ensures.
  • work area housekeeping is maintained within acceptable VMAC standards.
  • tasks are prioritized.
  • minimal supervision is required.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Mechanical Engineer
Reports: OEM
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

VMAC is looking for an intermediate level engineer with a background in mechanical or industrial engineering. The position in part of VMAC’s OEM development team which is focused on expanding VMAC’s presence in the industrial equipment market. The incumbent reports to the OEM Department Manager and will be responsible for developing product designs in a collaborative environment, producing technical product documentation, constructing equipment as well as coordinating project activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within 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.

Position

• Design and development of components for medium to high volume production to meet lowest total cost of ownership from concept to new product introduction.
• Sourcing technologies and components to meet requirements.
• Analyze design through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA) and ensure all development deliverables are met in accordance with our customers and our quality management system requirements.
• Acting as a project engineer as required supporting customer development and technical responses.
• Detailed design and development of comprehensive specification documentation
• Plan and implements complex test and/or development programs.
• Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development, and validation processes.
• Initiate and evaluates cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis.
• Collaborate on the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems and support the implementation into production.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on components.
• Take part in component and sub-system design reviews.
• Assemble and test prototypes of new products.
• Work with Systems Engineering and Testing team to test prototypes of new products for design verification.
• Use analytical and experimental methods to build technical knowledge about designated core components, and where necessary to improve these components.
• Create, manage, and uphold the VMAC drawing standard and internationally recognized standards.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Technical Authority/Lead

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited university of good standing or equivalent.
• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is preferred (not required)
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.
• SolidWorks/3D solid modelling and analysis
• GD&T and specification development capability
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of design for a wide range of high-volume production processes: die casting, injection molding, high speed CNC machining, stamping, heat treatment, metal coatings etc. either through suppliers or inhouse production capabilities.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Lead CMM Programmer/Operator
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Role Opportunities

This role offers an opportunity to contribute towards the development of VMAC advanced metrology capability in realizing its product quality strategic initiative. The organization is known for innovation, continuous development, and its world class products. The successful candidate will work with VMAC cross-functional team to deliver and realize value for our customers .

As the team lead in the CMM group, you will coordinate day-to-day operations with the guidance of Quality Assurance Supervisor and manage CMM dependent production schedule to drive productivity in a timely manner and with focus on quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

CMM Activities Planning and Co-ordination

• Ensure that the CMM group is utilizing current tooling, jigs, fixtures, and drawings to meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements and goals
• Lead development of CMM applications and other metrology tools at VMAC to meet our quality goals.
• Establish high performance standards for CMM programming, measurement, and effectivity of our part measurements to assure quality and help determine our process capability to produce parts.
• Schedule workflow through the CMMs to optimize equipment utilization and support production requirements
• Determine methods and options to CMM inspection to reduce equipment bottlenecks.

Product Evaluation and Non-Conformance Management

• Conduct annual MSAs (Measurement System Analysis) studies on all measurements methods used to verify special characteristics
• Conduct product audits as required
• Identify non-conformances and collaborate with stakeholders to determine immediate resolution actions
• Participate in resolving quality problems including internal, suppliers and customers.

Inspection and Quality Control

• Support Quality and Production Teams with inspection procedures and test preparations and plan
• When required, perform the duties of QC inspector
• Provide support to source inspection and sub-contracting process audits.

Quality Management System

• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system considering customer requirements while monitoring product quality level
• Assist with training of new processes, equipment and coworkers
• Report parts evaluation results to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a minimum of Grade 12 education but a high school diploma or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 4-6 years CMM programming experience.
• Expert in programming and operating Zeiss CMMs using Calypso and Mitutoyo CMMs using MCOSMOS.
• Familiar with controls required for calibration of measuring and test equipment
• Lean and Quality concepts/tools knowledge and application experience.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings.
• Understanding of production methods.
• Communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Parts Assembler/Processer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Position Specific Duties

• Assemble, hoses, tanks, inlet valves and other mechanical components
• Identify and correct bottlenecks
• Improve efficiency and quality assembly processes
• Follow Production Schedule and prioritize daily work accordingly
• Test and identify all assembled products where required
• Liaise with Parts department in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply of parts
• Liaise with other departments internally
• Work from Drawings and BOM’s to assemble product
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Assertive self-starter and excellent work ethic
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• High energy level with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High School Diploma or college/vocational or technical training and experience
• General mechanic knowledge is preferred but the training will be provided
• Capable of reading detailed assembly drawings
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and possess good interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Electrical Engineer- Motor & Electronics Design
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the development and support of VMAC’s EV motor technology. Working with partners ensuring that the motors developed are successfully commercialized and compliant with our market and customer requirements. Leveraging in-depth knowledge in motor design, motor controls, and development of embedded code this role shall build VMAC’s capability to compete in the emerging EV air compressor market for trucks, buses, and related applications.

Position Specific Duties

• Work with motor partners to develop and optimize motor technology for our customers’ applications.
• Take on responsibility for design and development, as necessary. Provide critical input and hands-on support for the testing and evaluation of our electric motor driven compressor.
• Develop, code, and implement unit tests for embedded modules.
• Participate and/or lead constructive peer design review meetings for firmware/PCB/schematic/electro-mechanical devices.
• Evaluate potential new technologies and present advantages/disadvantages to each technology. 
• Work closely Technical Authority and within our electronics development team.
• Plan, develop and manage the compliance of our electronics and motor technology solutions to necessary industry standards.
• Design new products modify designs and support new product introduction activities necessary for electro-mechanical devices.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Completed BSc in Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering with over 5 years’ experience.
• Strong firmware embedded technical skills.
• Experience with hardware design/debug
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to use MS Office suite of products.
• Experience in electrical engineering motor design within a product development environment
• Automobile Tier 1 Industry Experience
• Design with ISO-26262 awareness, compliance, and support
• Permanent magnet motor design and test, and controls
• PCB design Proficiency in CAD modeling
• Hands-on prototype building and test.
• Design for manufacture
• Strong analytical/debugging skills typical in embedded applications.
• Experience and knowledge in generator design and tech

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Development Engineer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Responsibilities

This role assures that manufacturability, quality, and cost targets are met as an integral part of VMAC’s process of developing new compressor designs. To maintain and develop new manufacturing methods and capability to deliver VMAC compressor components and products to meet specifications, and total cost of ownership targets. Bringing experience and knowledge in both low and high-volume precision production environments to enhance our capability at VMAC to support high volume production for the emerging EV market.

Position Specific Duties

• Contribute to setting specification standards for engineering drawings to assure manufacturing and quality standards can be fully derived and that the specification thoroughly defines components.
• Take responsibility for leading the planning and proposals for improvements and their execution upon approval. Implement systems and processes in collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing leaders to control the production quality.
• Be an active participant in new R&D product development projects and works to develop capability to manufacture new rotors and related VRP components or assemblies to assure production readiness. Conversely, act as a gatekeeper to assure new designs are not undertaken or progressed that are not manufacturable.
• Develop new product and engineering change minimum release deliverables (standards, specifications, information packages, formats) from engineering to assure new designs and changes can be accepted by VRP and used to manage manufacturing to meet cost and quality targets.
• Technical analysis of manufacturability of new rotors and related compressor designs and development of tools and processes for assuring process capability is verifiable or can be developed in accordance with product release timelines.
• Leading cross departmental activities and proposing solutions (training, equipment, tools, services, processes, and facilities) to assure VRP manufacturing can meet quality and cost targets for new and existing products. Subject to approval executing such proposals.
• Validate existing and new equipment and processes, perform a sensitivity analysis and process capability analysis.
• Work with the Product Quality Engineering to set the standard for quality control and lead the definition of required quality processes necessary for sustaining quality and continuous improvements.
• Design and/or manage new tooling development for manufacturing, measuring and test purposes.
• Develop an understanding of the required standard for specifications, product/component performance, manufacturability of the design, manufacturing process capability and quality measurement to ensure these are fully considered in all decisions determining the output of VMAC’s product development of compressor air ends and their components.
• Technical liaison with outside contractors/services as applicable
• Build production engineering documentation as part of the QMS to control and document detailed steps to define the approved manufacturing process for critical components (such as rotors) and assemblies. Authorize and document changes as necessary in accordance with an approved process.
• Create documentation using Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, & M2M.
• Ensure full engineering practices, compliance with recognized standards and testing procedures are adhered to.
• Be proficient in Solid Modeling and Microsoft Office. Have a working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, general machining, CNC programming and fabrication techniques. Have strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills. Operational knowledge and experience with conventional machine tools, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• A specialized knowledge and experience in forging, CNC precision machining, precision assembly, and other related metal alloy manufacturing processes are highly desirable.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited university of good standing or equivalent.
• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is preferred (not required)
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.
• SolidWorks/3D solid modelling and analysis
• GD&T and specification development capability
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of design for a wide range of high-volume production processes: die casting, injection molding, high speed CNC machining, stamping, heat treatment, metal coatings etc. either through suppliers or inhouse production capabilities

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Mechanical Engineer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

This role will work with our technical authority and technical leads on a strategic program to develop our compressor technology to meet new and demanding market requirements with a focus on design of products optimized for high volume manufacturing to meet aggressive cost and production capacity goals. Work with customers as required to ensure and record that product requirements are validated for all components under development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within 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.

Position Specific Duties

• Design and development of components for medium to high volume production to meet lowest total cost of ownership from concept to new product introduction.
• Sourcing technologies and components to meet requirements.
• Analyze design through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA) and ensure all development deliverables are met in accordance with our customers and our quality management system requirements.
• Acting as a project engineer as required supporting customer development and technical responses.
• Detailed design and development of comprehensive specification documentation
• Plan and implements complex test and/or development programs.
• Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development, and validation processes.
• Initiate and evaluates cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis.
• Collaborate on the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems and support the implementation into production.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on components.
• Take part in component and sub-system design reviews.
• Assemble and test prototypes of new products.
• Work with Systems Engineering and Testing team to test prototypes of new products for design verification.
• Use analytical and experimental methods to build technical knowledge about designated core components, and where necessary to improve these components.
• Create, manage, and uphold the VMAC drawing standard and internationally recognized standards.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Technical Authority/Lead

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited university of good standing or equivalent.
• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is preferred (not required)
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.
• SolidWorks/3D solid modelling and analysis
• GD&T and specification development capability
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of design for a wide range of high-volume production processes: die casting, injection molding, high speed CNC machining, stamping, heat treatment, metal coatings etc. either through suppliers or inhouse production capabilities

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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

Position: Mechanical Assembler
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Position Specific Duties

Under the direction of a Supervisor, responsibilities include:

• Assemble new compressors, hoses, tanks, mechanical throttles, inlet valves and other mechanical components
• Follow current Drawings and BOM’s when assembling product
• Rebuild and repair products where required
• Identify and correct bottlenecks
• Improve efficiency and quality assembly processes
• Capable of reading detailed assembly drawings
• Follow Production Schedule and prioritize daily work accordingly – communicate any bottlenecks or flow problems to your supervisor
• Test and identify all assembled Products where required
• Liaise with VMAC internal department in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply of parts
• Report on scrap, stock damage, shrinkage, and inventory inaccuracies
• Monitor inventory levels and report on outages, low or overstock quantities
• Ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing goods
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts
• Participate in the development and implementation of department objectives

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Assertive self-starter and excellent work ethic
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• High energy level with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High School Diploma or college/vocational or technical training and experience
• 1-3 Years of experience in relevant field
• General mechanic knowledge an asset
• Capable of reading detailed assembly drawings
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and possess good interpersonal skills
• Lean Manufacturing at a working level
• Valid Forklift certification an asset

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

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