Manufacturing Engineer (Nuclear & Advanced Energy Systems)

Position: Manufacturing Engineer – Nuclear & Advanced Energy Systems

Location: Waterloo, ON (On‑site, 5 days/week)

About CSMC

The Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is building Canada’s next generation of advanced energy and aerospace technologies. Our work spans nuclear microreactors, quantum sensing, and deep‑tech engineering for national‑scale strategic missions.

We design hardware that must operate in extreme environments — and we’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can help turn cutting‑edge designs into repeatable, certifiable, production‑ready systems. This role is central to our NGEN manufacturing program, supporting manufacturability, process development, and supplier readiness for pressure‑boundary and reactor‑adjacent components.

About the Role

You will bridge design engineering, supply chain, and production execution to ensure CSMC’s reactor hardware can be built safely, efficiently, and at scale. This includes hands‑on DFM for pressure vessels, welded assemblies, machined components, and high‑integrity hardware, as well as supporting prototype builds, first‑article qualification, and manufacturing readiness for NGEN milestones.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can drive manufacturability for frontier technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & DFM Execution

• Lead DFM/DFA reviews for pressure‑boundary components, welded assemblies, and machined parts
• Translate engineering models into manufacturable, inspectable, repeatable hardware
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and build documentation
• Support prototype builds, first‑article inspections, and production ramp‑up

Process Development & Quality

• Identify manufacturing risks and lead structured root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and test setups to improve repeatability and throughput
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on inspection plans, PFMEA, control plans, and NCR resolution
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, yield loss, and process variability

Supplier & Program Support

• Work with suppliers and CM partners to ensure manufacturability, weldability, and quality compliance
• Support NGEN deliverables related to manufacturing readiness, process capability, and supply‑chain qualification
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality system requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering
• Hands‑on experience with prototype builds, machining, fabrication, or assembly
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, tolerances, and process controls
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven engineering environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to pressure vessels, ASME BPVC, welding processes, or NDE
• Experience supporting NPI/NPD from prototype through production
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and structured process qualification
• Experience with PLM, MES, or ERP systems
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements for high‑integrity, safety‑critical hardware

Why Join CSMC?

• Build hardware that will define Canada’s future in energy, space, and national security
• Work with a world‑class team of engineers, scientists, and mission‑driven innovators
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation
• A culture that values ownership, velocity, and technical excellence

Employment Eligibility

CSMC works with sensitive nuclear, defence, and aerospace‑related technologies. As a result, all positions require eligibility for federal security screening and export‑control compliance. These requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFORs) under applicable human‑rights legislation.

Legal Authorization

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Able to maintain valid work authorization throughout employment

Government of Canada Security Screening

• Able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status or higher
• Able to provide 5+ years of continuous, verifiable background history
• Willing to undergo identity, employment, education, and criminal checks

Foreign Influence & Foreign Affiliation Risk Assessment (FIRA)

Candidates must be eligible to undergo a FIRA, which may include review of:

• Foreign citizenship(s)
• Recent foreign residence
• Immediate family ties abroad
• Foreign financial, business, or government affiliations

Controlled Goods & Export‑Control Eligibility

• Eligible to access Controlled Goods
• Eligible to access export‑controlled technical data
• Willing to undergo additional screening if required

On‑Site Requirement

• Able to work on‑site in Waterloo, Ontario, for access to secure and controlled workspaces

These requirements ensure compliance with federal law and the secure handling of sensitive technologies.