Manufacturing Systems Designer II

The Manufacturing Systems Designer is a key contributor to the Manufacturing Engineering team's mission, serving as the critical link between R&D and manufacturing.

This role is dedicated to optimizing yield and cost-effectiveness across all LMI parts and products.

Key responsibilities include leading new component releases, conducting hands-on manufacturing issue resolution, and supporting sustaining and continuous engineering activities. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager , this position is vital for upholding the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

Address production issues, manage problem reports, conduct root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions utilizing the 8D methodology.

Lead status review meetings with stakeholders.

Provide support for EMS supplier issues, including quality control, test jig maintenance and troubleshooting, and component obsolescence management (selection and verification of alternative components). Lead production transfers between EMS providers Troubleshoot electrical hardware problems using schematics and tools such as DMM, oscilloscopes, TDR scopes, logic analyzers, chipscope, frequency generators, PSU, and programmable power supplies.

Hands on soldering rework for SMT and Through-Hole PCB.

Modify PCB and layout design using Altium and CADStar to resolve production issues.

Design cables, flex circuit, wire harness and cordsets.

Design, build and maintain PCBA test equipment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introduction projects.

Lead production transfer activities, including the creation of work instructions and bills of materials, design manufacturing processes and equipment, coordinate validation builds, and conduct manufacturing training.

Verify new component designs, ensuring compliance with supplier capabilities.

Qualify new suppliers and conduct FAA & PPAP processes.

Design, set up, and maintain production lines using LEAN principles.

Execute engineering change requests, engineering change orders, and related sustaining engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide manufacturing support, including material review board activities, manufacturing process improvement, component End-of-Life support, RMA support and production escalations.

Act as the liaison between Manufacturing and R&D to escalate issues as needed.

Participate in design for manufacturing and assembly reviews.

Conduct design improvements and cost reduction activities, leveraging knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and process capabilities.

Adhere to LMI Employee Policy Manual.

Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.

Experience in PCBA development with solid understanding of board layout, PCB/PCBA fabrication, assembly and test processes and limitations. Over 5 years of working experience in a similar role within a high-tech manufacturing environment with electrical design experience.

Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is advantageous.

Proficient in PLM document control systems, part number/BOM management, and project/task/milestone scheduling and tracking.

Expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly those involving electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical assembly.

Excellent communicator, capable of producing clearly written reports.

Action-oriented with leadership qualities to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure the successful implementation of action plans.

Strong interpersonal skills essential for effective collaboration within a team environment.

Salary Range : $74,400 to $106,020 + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance) Perks and Benefits Health Benefits : Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.

Work-Life Balance : We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.

Growth & Development : An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.

Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!

Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters.

To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey.

Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you.

Below is the typical path (can vary by position): Talent Discovery (Human Resources) : An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.

Role Fit (Hiring Manager) : A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.

Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues) : An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

Assessment : Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.

About LMI Technologies We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision.

LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence.

At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide.

The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably.

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