R&d Lab Coordinator

Established in 1979, Regency Fireplace Products, the flagship brand of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of quality, high efficiency gas, wood and bio-mass fireplace products. We are headquartered in Delta, British Columbia and employ over 400 people across North America & Australia. Come and develop your career while enjoying our fantastic culture that promotes mutual respect, integrity and teamwork.

It is an exciting time of growth for Regency’s product development team, working from our innovation building, an 11,000 square foot space dedicated to product design, prototyping, testing and certification. The R&D team enjoys the benefit of utilizing our advanced manufacturing facility, lab workshop and test equipment to build prototypes, test, modify and refine products for mass production.

The R&D Lab Coordinator supports our lab technicians, engineers and designers to prototype and test industry leading innovations in fireplace design and construction. Working to relevant industry standards to build and maintain test stands and apparatus critical to testing the safety, combustion efficiency and durability of new products.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The **R&D Lab Coordinator** plays a key role in ensuring FPI’s lab completes testing objectives as planned and on schedule. This includes building and maintaining testing cells and booths, assembly and fabrication of prototypes and test-units, and the preparation of testing materials. This position is also responsible for maintaining the lab’s testing equipment, workshop and infrastructure.

We offer a competitive compensation package including extended health & dental, RRSP matching, and profit-sharing. If this position sounds like a good match with your skill set and experience, please review the full details of this position below.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assemble prototypes and test-units for new and existing products
- Build and maintain testing cells/booths to specification, in order to create regulated testing environments
- Prepare materials and set up testing workspaces
- Perform fabrication/modification as needed to adapt prototypes and test-units
- Maintain testing equipment/tools, including the coordination of external calibration requirements
- Order and maintain appropriate levels of laboratory supplies, including research and request of equipment purchases; track lab inventory of units and parts
- Ensure laboratory is tidy, organized and operating efficiently
- Ensure testing infrastructure and workshop equipment is well maintained
- Become familiar with FPI’s product lines, manufacturing methods and processes
- Maintain professionalism and act in a manner consistent with FPI mission and guiding principles.
- Follow all Health & Safety programs; actively participate in Health & Safety training with the purpose of gaining knowledge and understanding
- Contribute to a positive work environment focusing on Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
- Other related duties as required

**QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS**:

- **Abilities/Skills/Knowledge**_
- Computer literacy; including MS Office
- Ability to learn and use new technologies
- Sheet metal welding experience; proficient with hand tools
- Mechanical aptitude; with an ability to make/modify parts for test-units
- Strong communications skills (written/verbal) in English
- Self-starter, with a team-oriented perspective
- **Education/Training**_
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical training in a hands-on field is an asset
- **Experience**_
- Previous experience working within a hands-on role, ideally in a lab or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience with welding and sheet metal fabrication, carpentry experience is an asset

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation package
- Extended health & dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Profit-sharing
- Compressed work schedules (with short Fridays)
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee events (Monthly Mingles, Summer BBQ, Holiday celebrations)
- Team Building / Health & Wellness activities
- Employee Purchase Program
- Friendly environment with Peer Recognition program
- Smart Casual dress attire
- Free coffee and parking

**How to Apply**:
**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Work Location: One location