Component Engineer

2 weeks ago

Bedford, Canada Leonardo DRS Full time

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 80 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering the Component Engineer applies a life cycle management approach to select, qualify, approve, document and manage purchased components with the goal of reducing component availability risks and improving product reliability and quality. The Component Engineer is responsible for component obsolescence management, sourcing, selecting and verifying part substitutions and taking measures to prevent the procurement of counterfeit components. They will support ILS activity and Configuration.

Main responsibilities will include:
  • Provide DRS projects with technology selection, application and validation guidelines for electronic parts and packaging hardware and processes;
  • Assess the reliability, availability and suitability of newly available electronic parts for DRS projects through validations, assessments and characterizations, and the development of test methods and tools;
  • Retain and disseminate electronic parts, reliability validations, tools, and availability information to the DRS engineering community;
  • Examine prime contract quality requirements and ensure appropriate Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) part Quality Assurance clause flow-down to suppliers;
  • Participate in proposals and ensure appropriate component engineering effort estimating;
  • Ensure component selection and derating practices comply with the project or company Parts Management Plan;
  • Apply component engineering expertise to assist design engineering with component selection and application;
  • Participate in peer and design reviews. Champion Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test practices;
  • Place Quality Assurance clauses on EEE Parts;
  • Assist with DRS internal audits including assessing existing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
What you need to be successful in the role:
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent years of experience;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in high technology electronics;
  • Prior work experience in military/aerospace or telecommunications industry;
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Ability to read, interpret and assess compliance to quality standards ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9145 and Component Engineering standards;
  • Ability to read, interpret and assess company and supplier documented procedures and plans;
  • Ability to assess supplier APQP maturity against AS9145;
  • Knowledge of AS 9102, First Article Inspection (FAI) is an asset;
  • Ability to flow chart processes, identify process inputs and outputs;
  • Ability to assess, revise and if necessary prepare Process Failure Modes and Effects (P-FMEA) analyzes is an asset;
  • Ability to identify Key Characteristics and prepare Process Control Plans (AS 9103) is an asset;
  • Ability to author process procedures and component plans;
  • Ability to judge the importance of and disposition non-compliances;
  • Ability to read and author Statements of Work (SOWs), purchase orders and/or subcontract Quality Clauses.
Benefits of working at DRS Pivotal Power:
  • A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter;
  • An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology;
  • Compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance;
  • Industry leading wellness program including:
    • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare;
    • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Competitive compensation including:
    • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources;
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning;
    • Maternity and Parental leave top-up;
    • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off.

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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