Careers

Position: IT Supervisor
Reports To: VP Sales & Marketing
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

The Position:

This position is multi-faceted, and a hands-on approach is required. Responsibilities may see you specify or redeploy servers and firewalls one day, administer basic help desk the next day, and pulling ethernet the next. We require an individual skilled in designing and maintaining a robust network with up to 150 end points, including remote stations and VoIP phones. Experience with SQL queries, MRP systems, deploying best practices with SharePoint, and report generation with MS PowerBI will be considered essential.

To succeed in this position, you must be comfortable working in a hands on, fast paced and changing environment. Prioritizing tasks and providing high IT infrastructure availability is a requirement. System maintenance and upgrades must be accomplished with very minimal or no downtime. You will lead a 2-person team and must have the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to meet deadlines and budgets. This requires a motivated self-starter who takes initiative and strives to make improvements. The ideal candidate will already be Vancouver Island based, with excellent references.

General Duties

• Define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes
• Design, develop, implement, operate, and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks, and information systems
• Implement best practice policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations.
• Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure
• Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs
• Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT
• Supervise other IT personnel and oversee their professional development and training.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP)
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to co-ordinate access and use of computer networks
• Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
• Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Control and monitor aggregate e-mail use, and installed software
• Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
• Communicate electronically and in person with computer users experiencing difficulties to determine and document problems experienced
• Consult user guides, technical manuals and other documents to research and implement solutions
• Emulate or reproduce technical problems encountered by users
• Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties
• Provide business systems, network, and Internet support to users in response to identified difficulties
• Collect, organize, and maintain a problems and solutions log for use by other technical support analysts

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Several years of experience in systems analysis, data administration, software engineering, network design or computer programming, including supervisory experience, are required.
• Supervisory and leadership training and certification or 5 years supervisory experience
• Project Management training, certification, or 5 years work experience in project management.
• MCSE Certification, ITIL certification.
• Significant experience with Office 365, SharePoint, PowerBi, MS Teams
• SQL 2019, Azure
• VMWare knowledge, certification or training or 5 years of work experience in Virtualization.

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

Position: Mechanical Assembler
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 
Deadline: October 22, 2020

The Position:

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 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
• 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 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

Position: Product Quality Engineer
Reports to: Quality Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Role Opportunities

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company strategic goal of assuring and improving product quality from cradle to grave thereby keeping the service cost as low as reasonably possible. The Product Quality Engineer will work cross-functionally with other engineers from the product development team and manufacturing team to deliver world-class products for the company.

As a Product Quality Engineer, you will lead and coordinate all quality aspects of all VMAC products through a hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities

Parts Approval Process

• Develop VMAC Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for submission to customers for approval
• Conduct annual MSAs (Measurement System Analysis) studies on all measurements methods used to verify special characteristics
• Initial SPC studies and quality analysis for new programs in preparation for Customer PPAP and annual validations; provide action plans as required and follow up accordingly
• Review and manage Supplier PPAP submissions and authority to approve as per PPAP/Customer requirements

Non-Conformance Resolution

• Lead, coordinate and investigate internal / external quality issues throughout all stages of the product
• Work with stakeholders and collaborate with other engineers to implement robust corrective actions through ECN release as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality standards
• Support warranty evaluation in accordance with company procedure to identify root cause of issues
• Monitor and report quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels, parts per million (PPM) figures

Supplier Quality

• Provide support for product development and NPI, including technical benchmarking, capability assessments, compliances reviews and risk assessment of potential sources of supply
• Manage quality issues in conjunction with key stakeholders, resolving day to day problems,
  ensuring effective containment and problem resolution for all non-conformances
• Complete supplier Quality Management System audits for purposes of approve & maintain, and to work with suppliers to close out any audit findings
• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify improvement opportunities within supply chain
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and
  suppliers

Product Release Process

• Ensure products being manufactured conforms to all engineering, customer, and manufacturing standards
• Collaborate with development team to develop product reliability and quality goals for product
• Process feedback to engineering and test engineering for improvement of quality outputs
• Work with stakeholders identify all requirements relating to the specific products under their review
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements

Quality Management System

• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system
  IATF16949/ISO9001
• Assist disposition process by involving in failure analysis & suggest corrective actions as Material Review Board member
• Develop and establish quality procedures and systems for inspecting plans, quality trends,
  statistical plan price estimates and technical quality proposal plans
• Review all product quality aspects like planning, manufacturing methods and process
  specifications
• Interact with manufacturing and engineering teams to optimize documentation related to
  quality

Position Specific Duties (VMAC)

• Builds processes and frameworks necessary for tracking product quality performance and
  assures data is available to make timely, high quality economical and customer orientated
  decisions regarding process and vendor capability
• Manages, maintains, and executes QVL and NCR processes; reports status and performance using metrics that will positively drive performance
• Develop efficient and effective means of communicating with suppliers that can be used as
  standard by quality and supply chain
• Coordinate and follow through quality and validation methodology such as or similar to
  production part approval process (PPAP) and advance product quality planning (APQP) with
  internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Support the continuous improvement of VMAC’s specifications and assures they are understood and reviewed by all stakeholders
• Write reports of results and findings using current reporting methods.
• Liaise with vendors and end users to resolve problems.
• Develop and improve quality processes within VMAC to ensure the QMS meets ISO 9001, IATF 16949 requirements. Support 3rd party ISO audits as required.
• Analyze non-conforming products or processes identified via customer complaints (RMA /
  Warranty) or Vendor issues or production issues and liaise with other departments to resolve problems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess University Degree or College Diploma – Mechanical engineering would be an asset
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant industry work experience
• Sound understanding / working knowledge of mechanical design and components would be an asset
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is an asset
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 standards would be an asset
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval
  Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) would be an asset
• Lean Manufacturing skills and 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

Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports to: Director of Operations
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

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
• Responsible for the product testing process effectiveness and efficiency (methods, equipment, environment, tools, and documentation).
• Responsible for the process capability of all processes (manual, machine, etc.) to meet component/assembly specifications for VMAC products.
• Responsible for ECN reviews for VMAC products to assure specifications meet standards necessary to produce and control the quality of the product.
• Responsible for the NCR resolution related to manufacturing quality issues, and decision making related to risk and implementation of manufacturing holds.
• Responsible (in collaboration with Engineering) for final design and implementation of processes and tooling for realization of new product specifications.

 Position Specific Duties (VMAC)

• 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; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• 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 and supports the implementation into production.
• Perform root cause analysis on components when applicable.
• Take part in component and sub-system design reviews as required. (DFMEA/ PFMEA).
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Work with Purchasing 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.
• Review warranty issues related to manufacturing as directed, analyze and document as required.
• Create technical documentation using, SolidWorks, & M2M.
• 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 issues.
• 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.
• 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