Lead Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


North York ON, Canada WaveRyde Instruments Full time

Company: WaveRyde (a spin-off from Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories) is an early-stage revenue company with significant global interest in its products for commercial and defense markets. WaveRyde already has major strategic partners for manufacturing and go-to-market. WaveRyde's product is in the final stages of full productization. The WaveRyde team includes pioneering leaders in quantum sensors and wireless technologies. To address the demand and scale-up of manufacturing, WaveRyde is looking for a driven, result-oriented leader for manufacturing engineering to help establish the foundation for scaling manufacturing for its commercial and defense markets. Job Description: We are seeking a full-time leader for manufacturing engineering to join our team on-site in Waterloo, Canada. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the manufacturability, scalability, compliance, and reliability of WaveRyde's solution that integrates electronics (FPGA & Analog/RF), optoelectronics (lasers, photodetectors), and optical components (fiber optics). The role requires hands-on experience with mid-volume (1,000s) systems manufacturing; collaboration with cross-functional teams consisting of R&D scientists and engineers, suppliers, contract manufacturers; and strategic partners. Key responsibilities: Lead Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and scale-up efforts for enterprise-class products. Work closely with R&D and production teams to optimize electronics, optoelectronics, and optical systems for manufacturing. Develop and implement cost-reduction and reliability improvement strategies. Manage relationships with OEMs, ODMs, and manufacturing partners to streamline and scale production. Ensure compliance with industry and military standards (Mil-Std-Class desirable). Collaborate on supply chain management to optimize component sourcing and logistics. Work with R&D and production teams to lead, develop, and maintain quality control Required qualifications: B.S. in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field). Direct experience with mid-volume (1,000s) manufacturing. Proven expertise in Design-for-Manufacturability for complex systems integrating electronics, optoelectronics, and optics. Ability to lead a small team and constructively work with R&D lead Preferred: Proven experience in implementing Design-for-Reliability (DFR) principles. Proficient in MIL-STD-810 standards, Space qualification compliance and testing. Proven track record of implementing cost-reduction strategies in manufacturing. Extensive experience collaborating with manufacturing partners (OEM, ODM), and managing supply chains. WaveRyde Instruments provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment. If you're passionate about joining our team and contributing to our mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.



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