Manufacturing Engineer – Nuclear & Advanced Energy Systems

CSMC•Woolwich, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support its NGEN manufacturing program. This role is crucial for turning cutting-edge designs into repeatable, certifiable, production-ready systems, with a focus on manufacturability, process development, and supplier readiness for pressure-boundary and reactor-adjacent components. The engineer will bridge design, supply chain, and production execution to ensure CSMC’s reactor hardware can be built safely, efficiently, and at scale. This includes hands-on DFM for various components, supporting prototype builds, first-article qualification, and manufacturing readiness for NGEN milestones. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can drive manufacturability for frontier technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
4+ years in manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering
Hands-on experience with prototype builds, machining, fabrication, or assembly
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, tolerances, and process controls
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven engineering environment
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Able to maintain valid work authorization throughout employment
Able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status or higher
Able to provide 5+ years of continuous, verifiable background history
Willing to undergo identity, employment, education, and criminal checks
Candidates must be eligible to undergo a FIRA, which may include review of foreign citizenship(s), recent foreign residence, immediate family ties abroad, and foreign financial, business, or government affiliations
Eligible to access Controlled Goods
Eligible to access export-controlled technical data
Willing to undergo additional screening if required

Nice To Haves

Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Exposure to pressure vessels, ASME BPVC, welding processes, or NDE
Experience supporting NPI/NPD from prototype through production
Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and structured process qualification
Experience with PLM, MES, or ERP systems
Understanding of manufacturing requirements for high-integrity, safety-critical hardware

Responsibilities

Lead DFM/DFA reviews for pressure-boundary components, welded assemblies, and machined parts
Translate engineering models into manufacturable, inspectable, repeatable hardware
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and build documentation
Support prototype builds, first-article inspections, and production ramp-up
Identify manufacturing risks and lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Develop tooling, fixtures, and test setups to improve repeatability and throughput
Collaborate with Quality Engineering on inspection plans, PFMEA, control plans, and NCR resolution
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, yield loss, and process variability
Work with suppliers and CM partners to ensure manufacturability, weldability, and quality compliance
Support NGEN deliverables related to manufacturing readiness, process capability, and supply-chain qualification
Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality system requirements