Job Description
The Product Development Technologist will support the Product Development team through maintaining and developing programming for the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Router, supporting development of product and manufacturing specifications and related documents, and providing continuous improvement and sustaining engineering support.
What will you do?
CNC Programming
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Develop and maintain programming and nesting for CNC Router.
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Identify and implement improvements in CNC programing to increase production efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality of products.
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Communicate with supervisors, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining, quality, or other production related issues.
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Maintain detailed records of design changes, nesting configurations, and material usage to facilitate traceability and future reference.
Product Specifications and Documentation
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Support development and maintenance of product specifications including specification sheets, items, BOMs, product matrices, product configurator, and other related documentation.
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Develop and maintain design and manufacturing documentation including drawings, engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, test reports, and other related documentation.
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Communicate design and manufacturing changes to Purchasing, Operations, Marketing and Sales.
Continuous Improvement and Sustaining Engineering
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Analyze, develop, and/or implement appropriate manufacturing, process, and/or design changes to improve product, operational efficiency, and production costs.
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Design manufacturing tools and boat components/systems.
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Root cause and remedy product related production, quality, and supply issues.
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Follow all applicable KingFisher Boats and WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
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High School Graduate with a strong technical background. Engineering Technologist diploma is strongly preferred.
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Technical proficiency with CNC programming or machines.
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Basic understanding of AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting application. A preference to Jetcam users and experience in the principles of aluminum boat design is preferred.
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Experience with ERP systems including BOM management.
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Experience with 3D modeling CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) is considered an asset.
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Engineering documentation development, control, and change implementation experience.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Product and/or manufacturing equipment design experience is considered an asset.
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Strong organizational and planning skills.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail.
At KingFisher, we recognize and embrace the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reflective of our values:
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Understanding and ability to maintain a safe work environment.
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Ability to work independently or with others to achieve a common goal.
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Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter – follow direction with minimal supervision.
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Willing and open to learn each day.
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Show pride in work on a daily basis.
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Effective communication skills.
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Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.
What’s in it for you?
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Year-round, full-time permanent work with indoor working conditions.
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Working alongside a great team of talented individuals building a world-class product.
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Opportunity for advancement.
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Family-owned company.
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Fun work events (Christmas Party, Golf Tournaments, BBQ, Vipers Games, Bowling, etc.).
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Competitive compensation with annual wage reviews.
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Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
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Extended benefits coverage including employee assistant programs.
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Profit sharing.
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Retirement saving plans.
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Employee purchase plans.
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Education and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Boating experiences.
Working Conditions
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Office work environment.
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Manual dexterity.
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Interactions with employees, management, and the public at large.
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Exposure to factors such as temperature variations, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, toxic materials which may cause periods of discomfort, high noise levels when working on the production floor.
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Frequent need to give concentrated attention, either hearing or seeing to work being performed.
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Overtime and/or travel may be required.
Schedule Options
The company offers the following schedule options:
(5x8) Monday to Friday, 8-hour options:
- 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
- 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
- 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
(4x9 + 1x4) Monday to Thursday, 9-hour options + 4-hour Friday (pick one from each column):
Monday – Thursday, 9-hour options
(4x10) Monday to Thursday, 10-hour options:
- 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
- 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
