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Production Engineer at Mil-Aero Electronics Atlantic Inc

Position Production Engineer
Posted 12 Jul 2026
Expired 11 Aug 2026
Company Mil-Aero Electronics Atlantic Inc
Location Canada | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Overview

MilAero Electronics Atlantic Inc. (MilAero), now in its 25th year of operation in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is an Indigenous, female-owned build-to-print manufacturer of cable/wire harnesses, electromechanical enclosures and power distribution units for Aerospace and Defense customers. We have a solid track record of delivering best-value, high-quality harnesses, on time.

For the past 10 years MilAero has been growing at a 18.4% compound annual growth rate. To maintain this growth level, we are investing significantly in our future. With the commitment of increased defense spending by our federal government, and new contracts with customers, we are currently investing in the expansion of our facilities, new equipment, software/systems and people.

As part of our growth, we are currently seeking a Production Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Production EngineerREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Operations

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This individual will be essential for bridging the gap between a relatively unstructured production environment to a structured environment and will be key in the upcoming transition to an ERP driven process.

The Production Engineer works with customer’s design engineering, MilAero Quality Assurance and Production teams to design, monitor, and optimize the assembly processes for existing and new product lines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluate customers’ new wire harness, cable, and black box product designs and advise on their suitability for production.
  • Estimate costs, production times, lead times and/or staffing requirements for new customer products.
  • Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s manufacturing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice.
  • Lead the transition from customers’ engineering product design to manufacturing of product. This includes the optimal development of routings and structures for use by Procurement and Production while ensuring that Quality Standards and configuration traceability requirements are met.
  • Designing new processes, procedures and assembly systems while taking a lead role in implementation, including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff.
  • Overall production process layout design; individual work cell design; and production line balancing.
  • Development, design and implementation of Production Jigs and Fixtures to ensure and/or improve safety, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required for qualified Technicians to assemble and test product.
  • Support production in lead time improvements through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminating waste (non-value added activities).
  • Identify root cause of product and process non-conformances and inspection rejects; make recommendation for corrective actions.
  • Work with Supply Chain’s Procurement and Warehouse teams to improve the material flow and reduce inventory.
  • Actively participate as a subject matter expert in ERP system transition in 18-32 months.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
  • Internal: Other Production Engineers; Warehouse Employees; Production Employees; Functional Leads (Production, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain); Senior Management
  • External: Potential Interactions with customer supply chain and/or program management representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • The following qualifications and skills are considered essential to the role:
  • Three (3) or more years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer/Technologist or similar role in an industrial environment.
  • Experience and proficiency in production line, workstation, and factory layout set up.
  • Experience and proficiency in applying project management principles to product line start up.
  • Experience and proficiency in the application of Lean Six Sigma principles in fostering continuous improvement.
  • Experience and proficiency in Aerospace and Defense Electronics assembly environment and its associate controls and audit regime in accordance with AS9100 certification.
  • Experience and proficiency in writing standard operating procedures and detailed technical instructions.
  • Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
  • The following qualifications and skills would be considered a definite asset in the role:
  • Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • Degree in another Engineering discipline with significant related manufacturing experience in the Aerospace and Defence wire harness assembly industry sector.
  • Experience and/or formal certification as a Specialist, Instructor, Inspector, or Standard Specialist in IPC-610, IPC-612; J-Std-001; or similar.
  • Lean-6-Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt) or Certified Continuous Improvement Manager (CCIM).
  • Formal Project Management skill certification (PMP, etc.)
COMPETENCIES
  • Ability to apply working knowledge of electronic harness and cable product design and build to the assembly process.
  • Strong Analytical, Organizational, & Time Management skills.
  • Inherently meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to consistently contribute to continuous improvement within the business and role.
  • Ability to consistently practice attentive and active listening & exercising patience.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with, collaborate with, and diplomatically influence others in achieving successful outcomes.
  • Ability and eagerness to consistently push self and others to successful conclusions.
  • Ability and eagerness to consistently and successfully exceed goals, with a bottom line focus.
  • Predisposed to making decisions based on analysis, measurement, knowledge, and experience rather than gut feel.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS
  • Rapid start up/on-time project delivery for new product lines.
  • High quality output/yield from established product lines.
  • Consistent improvement results (lead time reduction/quality improvement) on established product lines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • This role is approximately 50% office-based and 50% on Production floor.
  • Regular interactions on Production floor and Warehouse staff at all levels.
English Language Requirement

This position requires English communication skills equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 or higher. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate this through valid results from an IRCC-approved English language test, such as IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General, or PTE Core. This requirement is based on the communication duties of the position.

This description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the Production Engineer but is not an exhaustive list. Additional tasks may be assigned based on operational needs.

Benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match

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Job Info:

  • Company: Mil-Aero Electronics Atlantic Inc
  • Position: Production Engineer
  • Work Location: Canada
  • Country: CA

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