New Product Introduction (NPI) Technologist

Job Responsibility:

• Full-time / M-F / 40hrs per week, onsite
• This position has been evaluated with an annual base salary range of $60,000-70,000 CAD. The target hiring range is $60,000-65,000 CAD, ensuring room for continued growth in remuneration through annual performance and compensation reviews.

AT ZETRON, WE BUILD SOLUTIONS TO HELP SAVE LIVES: Zetron is an established global leader in connecting communication centers with field operations, personnel, and constituents. With offices in the US, UK, AU and CA, Zetron currently has a network of established partners, value-added resellers, and clients in more than 100 countries. Our Victoria, British Columbia office has been a center of engineering and manufacturing excellence since its founding in 1938. For over 80 years, we have been a trusted provider of LMR communication products and solutions that help our customers protect, inform, and save lives. Now we are applying those standards of excellence to build and deliver interoperable end-to-end command and control systems across multiple industries and international markets. Always ready, always on! THE ROLE: The NPI Technologist is responsible to ensure design specifications and manufacturing requirements are met before releasing new products for production. Once products are released for production, the NPI Technologist is responsible to maintain and support the ongoing requirements of released products, working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that updates and future new products continue to meet manufacturing's needs and requirements. Core responsibilities may include:

• Develop and execute robust product validation testing for manufacturing trial runs
• Participate in design reviews and define manufacturing requirements
• Analyse changes in product design and manufacturing process to identify cost reduction measures
• Source equivalent or substitute components as identified through materials specifications
• Create, maintain and control documents for internal and external use in manufacturing
• Translate complex design requirements into simple effective process instructions
• Collect data, issues and test results and conduct analyses to improve products
• Resolve production processes and equipment issues, escalating issues as needed
• Support Contract Manufacturer in a timely manner in resolving materials and production issues to meet material delivery
• Support employees to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and standards in work practices
• Create training matrix in releasing new products or features of existing products

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent workplace experience in a technical environment
• Minimum 2 years' related experience in a manufacturing support environment
• Proven ability to work independently, managing priorities to meet deadlines effectively
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of Applications and SAP
• Experience in Desktop Publishing/MS Suite of Tools (Adobe InDesign CS/PowerPoint/Visio)
• Strong interpersonal skills including proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Presentation skills suitable for a technical environment
• Positive attitude, punctuality, and solid work ethic
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups, both inside and outside of the organization

BENEFITS AND CULTURE: Our culture is supportive and collaborative within a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for a new team member with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do! We are located near beautiful downtown Victoria in the newly restored Press Building with modern office space built for collaboration! As a member of the Zetron Team, you will have access to:

• Competitive benefits package
• Healthcare & Wellness Spending Account
• Company matched retirement savings program
• Incentive plan
• Paid time off

Plus, you can take advantage of flexible working hours within an easy-going environment. We celebrate our successes with company sponsored events and have regular catch-ups with drinks and ice cream!

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