Manufacturing Manager

Dark Vision is a Vancouver-based tech company that has been disrupting the industrial imaging market since 2013. We have created the world’s most advanced acoustic-based imaging platform, revolutionizing how our clients quantify and visualize the integrity of their critical assets.

Dark Vision is scaling the production of advanced in-line inspection (ILI) and downhole imaging technologies. We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to build and lead the teams and processes that deliver and maintain cutting-edge inspection technologies on time and to standard.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will own a defined manufacturing and repair scope from end to end. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Technicians and work closely with the Field Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Engineering teams.

Dark Vision produces the world’s most advanced acoustic-based imaging platform for Oil & Gas and industrial asset inspection applications. Our Manufacturing team brings these devices to life by building subcomponents, subassemblies, and final assemblies for our state-of-the-art ultrasound probes.

• Build and grow teams of technicians working on products in the ILI and downhole space, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance development.
• Set clear priorities and standards for the production floor, and sustain the culture of accountability, continuous learning, and safety.
• Structure and resource teams to match a growing production and repair schedule, supporting demand from our globally distributed operations teams.

• Develop manufacturing strategies, plans, and processes in close collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Logistics teams.
• Translate product designs and new product introductions into repeatable, scalable production processes and work instructions.
• Identify and track key performance indicators to inform both planning and strategy.
• Identify, specify, and commission production equipment and facilities as required to scale production capacity in line with demand.

• Gain in-depth understanding of the processes and technologies which are used to produce Dark Vision tools by being present and visible on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with field deployment teams to plan, track, and manage assets deployed globally across active project sites.
• Maintain visibility of build status, capacity, and constraints, and aggressively pursue delivery commitments to project and operations stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement, quality management, and change management across production operations.
• Apply Lean production methods and structured root cause analysis (RCA) to reduce variability, eliminate waste, and sustain corrective actions.
• Own and mature the manufacturing quality management system, ensuring processes and documentation keep pace with production growth.

• Experience:
  
  At least 5 years of experience in electromechanical assembly, with 3 years of experience managing production teams, setting production strategy, and managing capital equipment and facilities.
• New Product Introduction:
  Demonstrated proficiency managing new product introduction (NPI). Able to rapidly take products from prototype to repeatable production.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Demonstrated knowledge of production optimization methods, RCA methodologies, and quality management systems.

• Education:
  
  A degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering is an advantage, but sufficient experience may be considered…