Engineer jobs in Nova Scotia

Production Engineer

SureShot Solutions® is a vertically integrated company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets dispensers for beverages and beverage enhancers. At SureShot you will be able to see products through the full development lifecycle – ideation, prototyping, design for manufacturing and finally product support. The company is based in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, and it supplies equipment to many of the world’s leading quick-service restaurant chains. Known for consistent accuracy, their popular portion-control dispensers dish out precise amounts of milk, cream, sugar, sweetener, and flavour so that restaurant goers can enjoy the same great tasting coffee beverages with every visit.

The company is looking for an individual who can make a meaningful contribution to the growth of a true Nova Scotian success story. If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Accountabilities

This role is part of a collaborative and innovative Engineering team.

Primary Accountabilities

• Supporting manufacturing day to day operations to maintain flow and quality in assembly of new units
• Troubleshooting issues and improving manufacturing performance
• Designing and implementing fixtures to aid manufacturing processes
• Testing of new components and parts where applicable

Team Expectations

• All team members must be capable of working on and leading independent projects as well as working effectively on team projects
• All team members are expected to follow sound engineering principles
• All team members will design, build and implement fixtures and or part improvements

Qualifications and Attributes

The ideal candidate will bring the following qualifications and personal attributes to the role:

Production Engineering Knowledge

• Bachelor in Engineering (preferred) or Engineering Technologist Diploma
• Experience in CAD design, PTC Creo (preferred)
• Knowledge of version control for CAD design, Windchill (preferred)
• Demonstrated skill in mechanical design
• Working knowledge of manufacturing process and ergonomics

Valued experience beyond minimum requirements would be:

• Ergonomic design
• 5S methodology
• Lean manufacturing
• Pneumatics and automation
• 3D printing experience would be beneficial

Relevant Workplace Experience

• Minimum one year’s experience in CAD design and version control (3+ years preferred)
• Minimum one year’s experience in manufacturing facility (3+ years preferred)

Effective Team Member

• Strong communication skills including active listening and clear messaging
• Builds strong relationships with co-workers based on trust and accountability
• Deals with all stakeholders including colleagues, customers and suppliers with integrity and respect

We are committed to providing an accessible environment for our workforce, candidates, customers, and visitors. Requests for an accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the application. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team so an equitable opportunity can be provided.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates. We believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person