Job Title: Manufacturing Design Engineer – Defence Protection Systems

Location: London ON Canada + potential travel to UK and USA

Hours: 40 hrs per week (Mon to Fri) based on-site with potential hybrid working available

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and Hybrid

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 CDN (subject to experience) + Bonuses + Benefits

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Design Engineer at NP Aerospace!

Are you passionate about combining design and manufacturing to create innovative solutions? As the Manufacturing Design Engineer with NP Aerospace’s Canadian Engineering team, you’ll play a vital role in developing, producing, and implementing advanced protective products for a range of clients. This exciting position demands a strong understanding of both design and manufacturing engineering, along with the flexibility to tackle diverse challenges in a unique and fast-paced environment.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge protection systems used by Canada’s Military and Law Enforcement personnel. From ballistic body armour plates, shields, and helmets to ballistic and blast protection systems for vehicles, your work will directly support those who protect and serve our country.

As part of our growing Canadian team, you’ll be involved in the full product development cycle—from initial concept and design through prototyping, testing, and production—delivering high-quality safety solutions that truly make a difference.

This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in defence and protection technology. Join us and help shape the future of safety for Canada’s Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies!

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?BENEFITS

• Discretionary Half Year Bonuses
• Benefits package starting day 1 (including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance)
• 3 weeks paid vacation, plus week before New Year’s Day, and 2 additional ‘floater’ days
• Strong growth potential
• ? Flexible working hours (subject to manager approval)

JOB DUTIES

1. Generating designs for new and next generation products, including, CAD, Material selection, defining processing parameters, tooling, and drafting.
2. Support prototype and production component manufacture by providing schematics, CNC programming, manufacturing documentation / guidelines, hands on manufacturing support and training.
3. Lead manufacturing readiness reviews including facilities specification and implementation, process design and work balance, standard ops, and manufacturing instruction creation, PFMEA completion, process development and training.
4. Support the ongoing Process Engineering requirements of established manufacturing processes including process related problem resolution and process.
5. Support of design reviews to ensure that DFM principles are considered throughout the development cycle.
6. Undertake problem solving of design and product issues to resolve functional issues as they arise throughout the development and service life cycle.
7. Work with tooling and equipment suppliers to ensure right first-time delivery and support project deadlines.
8. Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and support safe, healthy, and environmentally sound working practices within the Manufacturing Engineering team.
9. Maintain the accuracy of engineering released BOMs.
10. Work to KPI's in the Manufacturing Engineering team and manage performance and related problem solving.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.?

CRITICAL OUTPUTS AND ACHIEVEMENT REQUIRED

• Successful launch of new products on time, to cost, and on schedule.
• Creation, checking and reviewing of CAD and detailed designs.
• Support first off and prototype builds as well as transitions into full production.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Degree or equivalent (i.e. diploma or experience) in Manufacturing Engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience working in a variety of operational environments in a relevant manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and methodologies with an ability to effectively implement them.
• Experience working on design and development projects, inception to launch, within an engineer to order technical environment.
• Proficient with the use of 3D CAD modelling and design software.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and design standards including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ideally to automotive / defence requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects.
• Proficient user of MS office software.
• Experience with welding, machining and fabrication of steel and aluminium.
• Tooling design and design for manufacturability.
• Jig and Fixture Design for welding, assembly, and machining.
• Canadian citizen or valid work permit.

Desirable

• Experience working with composite materials and knowledge of composite manufacturing processes (infusion, compression moulding, etc).
• Familiar with configuration control and change management processes
• Knowledge of ballistic steel properties and manufacturing best practices.
• Experienced in using PTC Creo and Windchill PDM.
• Experience using practical problem-solving methodologies (5 whys, ishikawa, 8D, etc.)

WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives , and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

?Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.