Component & Configuration Engineer
IMAX
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Job Description:
About the Role
The Component & Configuration Engineer is an essential team member within the Hardware Engineering Team at IMAX, reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. This role will work closely with the Electrical, Optical and Mechanical teams in Engineering, as well as cross functionally with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Install teams to ensure parts being designed into our products are structured, organized and readily available as well as possess the necessary certifications.
The ideal candidate can efficiently synthesize enterprise-wide information to manage the selection and structuring of components subassemblies, and products. The role requires the candidate to stay current in component manufacturing trends and practices (semiconductors, passives, electrical, optical, mechanical & electro-mechanical components), and to keep a current understanding of the various component industry technology roadmaps.
The successful candidate has knowledge of requirements capture and experience in product development lifecycles, parts procurement cycles and component de-rating analysis. He/she will thrive in a dynamic engineering environment, with the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of exciting and challenging projects.
What You'll Do:
Design and maintain product BOM structures / configuration management
Maintain and improve PDM database
Research and provide guidance for component selection
Second-source components proactively and based on specific requests
Research Environmental Compliance (ROHS, WEEE, etc) and certifications for new and replacement components
Assist procurement with preliminary pricing, lead-time, and samples as required
Support external testing for part qualification of custom components
Support Operations for any component-related production issues (such as quality, obsolescence, shortages, discrepant material, etc.)
Support that assigned components, attributes, deliverables and/or processes comply with legal, safety and program requirements
Develop expertise in and monitor the “state of the art” for various industry trends
Contribute to Make/Buy Decisions (produce in-house or buy)
Prepare and process Engineering Change Requests (ERCs)
Provide support to Installation, Technical Services and Purchasing organizations
Balance short-term product delivery deadlines with long-term cost and efficiency goals
Adapt to the dynamic and evolving material supply chain ecosystem
Unify engineering and manufacturing product structure needs into an optimal solution
Roadmap/new project directions
Major decisions on obsolescence for components that require design changes
Project level decisions that have moderate impact on project or system costs
Critical activities involving other disciplines in engineering
Day to day management of one’s own and activities
Acceptance of RFDs from suppliers and NCR reviews with QA team that do not affect core design of products (no FFF changes)
Cross functional design review assessment of system BOM and component selection
Selection of alternate components and management of obsolescence for system level components that do not require design changes (no FFF changes)
What You'll Need:
An intuitive and inquiring nature
Strong negotiating skills while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Personal passion for the development of a state-of-the-art component PDM system
Self-motivated, with a positive outlook and high energy
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate the effects of change
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to achieve issues resolution
Strong team player, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary design environment
BSE with experience in the electronics manufacturing industry
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
Knowledge of procurement cycles and processes – off-the-shelf and custom
Experience in taking a product from design to releasing it into manufacturing
Experience with ISO9001, TQM and continuous improvement concepts
Experience with PLM systems
Experience with BOM management and / or configuration management
Familiarity with Silicon Expert or similar supply chain risk management tools
Leadership experience
Experience with SAP or a similar PDM system
Experience with Component Engineering in a small to medium volume electronics manufacturing environment
Familiarity with various EN, UL, CSA, MIL and CE standards
Design validation process experience at both the component and system level
Knowledge of equipment for use in theatre auditoriums and / or professional audio is an asset
At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.