Manufacturing Engineer (Specialist)

At Oxygen8, we're driven by a simple mission: to make indoor spaces healthier and buildings more energy-efficient. Our 100% electric ventilation systems improve air quality, reduce carbon footprints, and help people feel safe and comfortable in the spaces where they live, work, and play.

Since 2019, we've grown from a single solution into a portfolio of flexible systems designed for how buildings are actually built and used. We value creativity, collaboration, and ownership – here, your ideas can shape solutions that make a real difference.

Working at Oxygen8 means joining a fast-moving, innovative team where problem-solving and continuous improvement are part of the culture. Our momentum has been recognized along the way: in 2025, we were named Vancouver's #1 fastest-growing company, and in 2024, we earned Company of the Year – Scale from the BC Tech Association, ranked #1 in Clean Technology on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, and #28 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

About the Role

Oxygen8 is seeking a hands-on, solutions-oriented Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Specialist to support the development, optimization, and scaling of manufacturing processes for our innovative HVAC products.

This role is ideal for an intermediate-level manufacturing engineer who enjoys working closely with production teams, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement. The position will initially focus primarily on sustaining and improving existing production processes while progressively supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing readiness initiatives.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and manufacturability across Oxygen8's product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, visual aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Support pilot builds and manufacturing readiness activities during product launches.

Sustaining Manufacturing Operations

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Improve process efficiency, throughput, quality, and safety.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support capacity planning and production optimization initiatives.

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)

• Collaborate with Product Development teams to improve product manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Provide DFMA recommendations throughout the product development cycle.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing complexity, cycle time, and product cost.

Process Verification & Validation

• Develop and execute process verification and validation plans.
• Support qualification of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Establish process acceptance criteria and process controls.
• Document validation activities and support production release requirements.

Process Capability & Quality Improvement

• Conduct process capability studies and analyze process performance using statistical methods.
• Support the development of PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Reduce process variation and improve consistency through data-driven decision making.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for manufacturing automation.
• Support deployment and optimization of automated assembly and test systems.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in Kaizen events and waste reduction initiatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Service teams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operators, supervisors, and technicians.
• Support onboarding and training activities related to manufacturing processes.
• May provide mentorship and project guidance to co-op students and interns

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline with minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.

OR

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related discipline with minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Manufacturing process development and improvement
• Mechanical assembly manufacturing environments
• Electrical assembly and wiring processes
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Process verification and validation activities
• Process capability analysis using statistical methods
• Working directly with production teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• SolidWorks
• Epicor ERP or similar ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• HVAC, refrigeration, heat pump, or electro-mechanical product manufacturing
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and production launch support
• Refrigeration assembly and testing processes
• Automation and semi-automated manufacturing systems
• PFMEA and Control Plan development
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience maintaining manufacturing routings and BOMs within an ERP system
• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Manufacturing KPI reporting and data analysis
• Power BI

Working with Oxygen8 At Oxygen8, we strongly believe in building a team that works well together, and we are committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and provides the space for individuals to learn and grow. We are proud to offer the following benefits to our team members:

• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Health and Dental Benefit Coverage from day 1
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Company Team Building Events
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Personal Development and Training Opportunities
• Salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 based on experience
• On-site working environment based at our Burnaby office and occasionally at our Vancouver location

Oxygen8's Commitment to Equal Employment, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Oxygen8, we believe our best work happens when people feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute as their authentic selves. We grow stronger when we grow together—by listening to different perspectives, learning from one another, and moving forward as one team.

We are built to evolve. That means continuously challenging our thinking, improving how we work, and creating space for new ideas and experiences to shape better outcomes—for our people, our partners, and the environments we help bring fresh air to.

Putting people first is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace rooted in fairness, belonging, and mutual respect, where everyone has equitable access to opportunity, development, and support. Our focus is on creating an employee experience where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to do meaningful work that has real human impact.

Oxygen8 does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind. We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment where differences are respected and where every team member can thrive—because fresh air always starts with people.