Mechanical Operations Engineer - Instrumentation

AML Oceanographic

  • Saanichton, BC
  • $70,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Why Join AML?At AML, we’re not just building ocean-sensing technology — we’re building a team that’s bold, curious, and driven to make a difference. Our people aren’t spectators. They roll up their sleeves and dive in, committed to solving real-world challenges from seabed to surface. It’s not just us saying it — our team rates us 4.7/5 on Glassdoor, and our employee net promoter score sits at +62. That’s not just good — it’s exceptional.Why do AMLers stay and grow with us? Five reasons come up again and again: our culture, our people, our growth trajectory, our transparency, and our workplace flexibility. We foster an environment where your ideas matter, your work has impact, and your career can thrive.Interested? Good. Because what we do is pretty extraordinary. AML designs and manufactures high-performance oceanographic instruments used by customers on every continent. From Arctic expeditions to tropical deployments, our gear helps scientists and engineers explore, understand, and protect our oceans.Sound like your kind of workplace? Read on to learn more about our current opportunity.Mission: Root causes, resolutions, and smooth production.Summary:The Mechanical Operations Engineer - Instrumentation is tasked with supporting the resolution of customer-facing and internal non-conformances and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges. This role is accountable for conducting root cause diagnosis and driving improvements in product design, process quality, and cost of goods sold (COGS). The Mechanical Operations Engineer operates as both a problem solver and proactive collaborator across manufacturing, operations, design engineering, and customer support teams.Responsibilities:Non-Conformance Resolution
  • Diagnose root causes using RCA tools and resolve customer-facing and internal non-conformances.
  • Communicate regularly with customers and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues.
  • Continuously improve and accelerate resolution times.
Manufacturing Support and Continuous Improvement
  • Implement design improvements that enhance manufacturability, quality, and COGS.
  • Identify and recommend future manufacturing improvements.
  • Apply manufacturing best practices to support efficient, correct production.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects targeting process optimization and waste reduction.
  • Support smooth transition of design changes into production.
Communication & Teaching
  • Clearly communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
  • Create concise documentation and mentor team members.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in mechanical design and manufacturing excellence.
  • Manage disclosure of sensitive information appropriately.
Mechanical Design Expertise
  • Deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions with minimal revisions.
  • Balance cost, quality, and manufacturability in design work.
  • Generate actionable manufacturing improvement ideas.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams.
  • Represent AML’s manufacturing philosophy to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience applying mechanical design skills in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with RCA tools and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Electronic manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • Functional understanding of oceanographic instruments and sensors a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance cost, quality, and manufacturability in design decisions.
  • Comfortable evaluating sourcing options to support cost-effective production.
  • Proven ability to navigate cross-functional environments and influence performance standards.
  • Exceptional communication and teaching abilities; capable of simplifying complex technical content.
  • Comfortable addressing real-time performance gaps and managing complex situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive adherence to standards while maintaining pragmatic problem-solving approach.

AML Oceanographic