Location: On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 CAD
Who We are Looking for
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.
We are looking for a Production Lead to provide structure, coordination, and technical direction within our Production function.
This role ensures our cryogenic systems are built consistently and reliably, aligned with defined standards and timelines. The Production Lead works closely across Design, R&D, Project Management / Operations, and Procurement to support coordinated production execution.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical production experience, strong organizational capability, and confidence operating across multiple stakeholders. This role reports into project-level leadership and contributes visibility into build readiness, constraints, and execution progress.
What Will You Do
- Ensure the integrity, completeness, and readiness of systems prior to shipment
- Own day-to-day direction of the production team, ensuring priorities are clear and work is executed in alignment with production plans
- Guide technicians through build execution, including sequencing, resolving technical ambiguity, and reinforcing expected standards
- Provide technical direction on assembly methods and support problem-solving during builds
- Ensure production is properly aligned with build requirements from key stakeholders to support execution
- Identify and resolve constraints related to materials, tooling, or production capacity
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, workmanship expectations, and documented processes
- Support the development and use of production procedures, work instructions, and documentation
- Reinforce consistency and reduce variability across builds
- Support onboarding, coaching, and development of technicians to strengthen team capability
- Contribute to continuous improvement of production workflows and execution practices
As production scales, this role will increasingly focus on enabling consistent execution across the team.
Preferred Experience / Technical Skills
- 5+ years experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication environment
- Experience in a lead, senior technician, or production coordination role
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience
- Instrumentation experience, including sensors, wiring, control systems, or process equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation
- Experience working in environments requiring precision, cleanliness, and high-quality standards
- Strong organizational and task prioritization skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proven experience as a Shop Lead or similar role responsible for the work product of several staff members
Nice to Have / Considered an Asset
- Experience supporting production scaling or workflow improvement
- Experience mentoring or guiding technicians
- Background in cryogenics, vacuum systems, or refrigeration
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments
- Strong documentation and process improvement skills
What Will You Bring
- Strong sense of accountability for production outcomes
- Ability to provide clarity and direction in a dynamic environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Structured problem-solving approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs
- Strong communication skills across teams
- Focus on consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement
- Respect for shared workspaces and a sense of pride in maintaining an organized environment.
- A valid driver’s license
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $90,000 – $115,000 CAD
- 100% employer-paid group benefits, including:
- Health and dental
- $750 annual Health Care Spending Account
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy
- Paid statutory holidays
- Employee-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits