Job ID: 01797727

Date Posted:

2025-10-01

Country:

Canada

Location:

ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

We are looking for a Manager, Manufacturing (Assembly and Test) Engineering to join our team!

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering, this position will lead the Manufacturing Engineering team dedicated to Assembly and Test which is responsible for the development of the assembly processes, tooling, assembly lines and all associated documentation required to manufacture and test a broad range of complex opto-mechanical products. In this role, you will be responsible to lead, develop and coach a highly skilled, multi-disciplined team to execute on programs to meet product performance and manufacturing excellence.

Why Raytheon ELCAN:

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, which offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work and live.

Requirements/Key Competencies

• Tactically coordinate team activities to deliver responsibilities in estimating, product development, assembly line support, improvements and corrective actions.
• Supply necessary resources and support to the operations teams for real-time problem resolution on the production floor, fostering a collaborative environment and facilitating efficient manufacturing operations.
• Ensuring that the right resources are available to meet projected workload and delivery on quality, schedule and cost.
• Coach all team members in their role and performance goals to achieve operational plans and targets.
• Support the identification and execution of team training needs to develop an innovative cross functional team.
• Participate in design reviews and apply ”Design for Manufacturing” concepts to ensure manufacturing success.
• Utilize a Continuous Improvement mindset and strategy to guide the team to develop safe manufacturing processes for common skilled employees to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.
• Focus the team on efficiency in procedures and creating cost reduction initiatives through efficiency, automation and digitization of processes.
• Providing technical leadership and assisting in the training and development of less experienced team members, helping them diagnose and solve complex problems while building their capabilities.
• Manage communication to cross functional teams (engineering, operations, quality and supply chain) including; requirements definition, escalation, status reporting, personnel, resource, financial and schedule management.

Education and Technical Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in science, math or engineering discipline, advanced degree beneficial
• Must have a minimum of 8 years engineering or technical experience (or minimum of 5 years with an advanced degree), with experience in the optics manufacturing, defense or aerospace industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience supervising a team is mandatory. Preference may be given to candidates who have managed a technical team and/or supervised individuals with cross-functional technical experience. Will consider equivalent experience in similar complex manufacturing industries with demonstrated complexity and leadership.
• You possess a sound understanding of operations optimization principles relating to workflow, process analysis and resource planning.
• This position requires the incumbent to be driven and make defined step changes to achieve a higher level of operational excellence.
• You demonstrate a commitment to leadership development with the capacity to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Raytheon ELCAN offers a competitive compensation package that includes incentive program, benefits, and pension plan.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal reference check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon ELCAN is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; we welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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