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Join Our Engineering Team as a Project Engineering Specialist!

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineering Specialist to join our team at Raytheon ELCAN.  In this role you’ll be the strategic focal point, ensuring seamless execution of projects within the engineering group and contributing as a subject matter expert across site-wide initiatives as needed. Success in this role requires a strong background in Project Management principles, including action tracking, status reporting, task monitoring, risk management and scheduling. Additionally, you’ll integrate lean practices techniques where appropriate, ensuring flexible and effective project execution. This role will have you actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenges and keep projects moving forward. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals, leverage advanced technologies, and contribute to the success of Raytheon ELCAN.

Why Raytheon ELCAN:

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, which offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work and live.

Requirements/Key Competencies

• Ability to lead a team in the design, development, and test of a new product, and maintaining the design integrity throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring the final product is designed and tested within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Represents Engineering as the primary technical contact to the customer (internal or external).
• Supports and liaises with Program Managers, Operations, Supply Chain and other functions from a technical Engineering Lead perspective.
• Develops project plans aligned to the goals of assigned projects, from monitoring project scope, cost, and schedule to developing clearly documented and executable project plans.
• Works with the Engineering Managers to allocate resources to ensure timely and accurate project completion based on the needs of the business.
• Directs the work of assigned matrix-team employees on complex projects in technical engineering and development projects.
• Monitors and assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Monitors project plans, schedules, and budgets during engineering execution phases.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of projects within and beyond the project team. Status reporting to senior management is expected.
• Identifies and reacts to complex project problems and recommends solutions, such as reallocating resources, scope changes, tool enhancements, etc. 
   

Education and Technical Requirements:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience is desired.
• Technical degree/diploma with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience required.
• Strong Mechanical and/or Optical background is desired.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment is desired. Experience in Aerospace and Defense an asset.
• Track record of being a strong technical contributor across a wide range of technical topics across multiple disciplines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate a sense of empathetic urgency.
• Proactive problem solving, teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential to this role, as well as the ability to understand and communicate at a technical level.
• MS Office Suite plus MS Project experience is required.  Strong Excel skills are a particular asset.
• Background and understanding of Project Management concepts.

• Knowledge of various military and industry standards related to military applications and optical mechanical systems.

Raytheon ELCAN offers a competitive compensation package that includes incentive program, benefits, pension plan and employee scholar program.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

Raytheon ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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