Manufacturing Process Engineer

Ideon Technologies • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ideon Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their Manufacturing team. This role serves as the bridge between product designs and production execution, focusing on process development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and tooling to ensure smooth transitions from engineering designs to manufacturing. The engineer will uphold high technical standards and enable value to customers by designing excellent processes, from SOPs to quality controls. The role requires a detailed, hands-on individual with excellent hand-eye coordination, who takes pride in complex assembly and intricate work. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and involves collaboration with manufacturing professionals and hardware engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, or Physics-related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering role.
• Experience in careful assembly involving small and often delicate components.
• Experience in using design tools like SolidWorks.
• Experience with 3D printing and designs.
• Reliable, motivated, and capable of working on a defined schedule.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including processes, observations, and key findings.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools.
• Experience using and properly caring for a variety of hand tools, measurement devices, and operating equipment (e.g. multimeters, calipers).
• Able to read and interpret technical documents such as dimensional drawings, measurement data, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience championing a health and safety culture; awareness of health and safety requirements (e.g. WHMIS, housekeeping).
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Enthusiasm for AI-enabled work with the critical thinking to question results and enhance as needed.
• Well-developed communication skills in English at a fluent or professional level; able to be assertive and respectful.
• Legally able and currently documented to work full time hours in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with electronic assemblies, including PCBs, connectors, and other electronic components.
• Familiarity with the handling and manufacturing of high-tech, sensitive, or electro-mechanical components.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and technicians on the production of advanced high-tech subsurface imaging detectors.
• Receive released designs from the Hardware Engineering team and lead the transition from prototype to first article production, including developing SOPs, ensuring quality control readiness, creating training plans, training manufacturing team members, and assembling products.
• Implement new manufacturing methods, processes, and tooling to support the introduction of new products into production.
• Solve day-to-day production challenges by identifying hardware issues and communicating them to the Hardware Engineering team.
• Collaborate with Operations team members to identify and evaluate alternate parts for critical components, participating in the qualification process.
• Support first article production for newly released products by documenting key findings and leading solutions in collaboration with hardware engineers and manufacturing specialists.
• Assemble and manufacture advanced high-tech imaging detectors and other supporting equipment.
• Drive successful execution of manufacturing projects using PDCA, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke and other lean manufacturing methods.
• Perform monthly preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment.
• Own the identification, investigation, and correction of defects in the production equipment, including floor repairs and reconfiguration.
• Create and refine manufacturing systems to improve quality and support scalability.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for manufacturing contractors and vendors to communicate changes in the product designs and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Financial support for accreditation membership, exams, continuing professional development (i.e. P.Eng, P.Geo, CPA)
• Tuition support ($2500/year).
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Health/personal spending accounts
• Minimum 3 weeks paid time off to start
• Annual paid closure between the Christmas and New Year’s stat holidays.
• 5 paid sick days + other leaves per employment standards legislation.
• Parental leave top-up.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Tasty snacks at the office!
• Social events and learning opportunities (in person and virtually).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree