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Career Opportunities

IWG is a company where people are passionate about what they do, and where individuals truly make a difference. We are committed to creating a workplace where the values we share result in superior products and service for our customers.

Interested in Working for IWG? 

About Us

For 30 years, International Water-Guard (IWG) has been helping business and commercial aircraft manufacturers improve the quality of on-board water systems, protecting both passengers and crew from the risk of waterborne illnesses.

Operating from our headquarters near Vancouver, British Columbia, our team of aviation water professionals develops innovative solutions to the issues surrounding on-board water supply. We are the world’s leading provider of flight-certified potable water treatment units, on-demand water heaters, aircraft water pumps, a compact water module, and innovative potable water components.

Today, hundreds of corporate, VIP, and military transport operators have chosen an IWG solution to their on-board water needs. More than 4000 of IWG’s units have been factory-installed or retrofitted to aircraft worldwide.

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

As a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer you are a member of the Engineering Team which develops and sustains water system components and other fluid components used in aircraft applications.  You will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for completing assigned mechanical design, development and sustainment activities as part of a diverse team of designers and engineers.  The Engineering Team is key to the growth of International Water-Guard’s product offerings and customer product satisfaction.  You will also be working with our Production and Procurement Teams to exceed our customer expectations.

This position is based in Surrey, BC, Canada, and the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site.  This is primarily an office job; however, you will be expected to spend time in the engineering workshop and the production and repair areas interacting with staff in those areas and providing hands-on assistance.  After successful completion of the probation period, you will be able to work a 9/80 shift with every second Friday off.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Participate in the developing and designing of new hydromechanical and electromechanical products for use in aircraft.
  • Participate in updating and refining existing hydromechanical and electromechanical products.
  • Participate in the creation design criteria specifications for new and updated products.
  • Working closely with electrical, electronics and software team members to create integrated product solutions.
  • Work closely with Production staff to review existing manufacturing processes and raise suggestions for optimizing the manufacturability of products and address production issues.
  • Develop and design manufacturing tooling and test fixtures.
  • Completing mechanical engineering analysis to substantiate and validate that our products meet their design criteria.
  • Write test plans, procedures and reports that will demonstrate how our products meets their design criteria.
  • Write technical documents for manufacturing, repair, maintenance, and operation of our products.
  • Assist with building physical prototype components for evaluation and testing.
  • Conduct and/or witness product testing.
  • Assist with troubleshooting problems with in-service products and completing root cause analyse of failures.
  • Assist Procurement to monitor and evaluate supplier capabilities and performance
  • Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering.

Minimum Requirements

  • A high level of proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language is required.
  • Graduation from a post-secondary engineering degree program is required, mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred, other disciplines may be accepted.
  • Registration with EGBC as a P. Eng preferred, other status may be accepted.
  • In-depth understanding of software development and electronics system design and manufacturing theory and procedures required.
  • Practical experience with manufacturing processes and experience in designing for manufacturability preferred.
  • Minimum 3-years related experience required, 5-years related experience preferred.
  • The ability to work as part of a team within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Basic understanding of fluid systems and hydraulics as applied to potable water systems is required.
  • Proficiency in CAD design using SolidWorks required.
  • Strong technical writing skills and understanding of engineering documentation standards required.
  • Strong hands-on aptitude for building product prototypes, manufacturing jigs/tooling and test apparatus.
  • Knowledge of aviation standards and procedures is an asset.
  • Proficiency in advances structural analysis (FEA) is an asset.
  • Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Abilities Required

  • The ability to follow directions and company policies and procedures.
  • The ability to safely move around in a production environment and occasionally operate hand tools and machinery.
  • The ability to occasionally lift objects up to 10Kg.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

apply here: careers@water.aero

Software/Electronics Engineer

Job Summary

As a Software and/or Electronics Engineer you are a member of the Engineering Team which develops and sustains water system components and other fluid components used in aircraft applications.  You will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for completing assigned software and electronics design, development and sustainment activities as part of a diverse team of designers and engineers.  The Engineering Team is key to the growth of International Water-Guard’s product offerings and customer product satisfaction.  You will also be working with our Production and Procurement Teams to exceed our customer expectations.

This position is based in Surrey, BC, Canada, and the successful candidate will be expected to work on-site.  This is primarily an office job; however, you will be expected to spend time in the engineering workshop and the production and repair areas interacting with staff in those areas and providing hands-on assistance.  After successful completion of the probation period, you will be able to work a 9/80 shift with every second Friday off

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and design of software and electronics hardware to support hydromechanical and electromechanical products for use in aircraft.
  • Participate in updating and refining the software and electrical components in existing products.
  • Participate in the creation of design criteria specifications for new and updated products.
  • Working closely with electrical and mechanical team members to create integrated product solutions.
  • Work closely with Production staff to review existing manufacturing processes and raise suggestions for optimizing the manufacturability of products and to address production issues.
  • Support the design and development of manufacturing tooling and test fixtures.
  • Completing software and electronics engineering analysis to substantiate and validate that our products meet their design criteria.
  • Write test plans, procedures and reports that will demonstrate how our products meets their design criteria.
  • Write technical documents for the manufacturing, repair, maintenance, and operation of our products.
  • Assist with building physical prototype components for evaluation and testing.
  • Conduct and/or witness product testing.
  • Assist with troubleshooting problems with in-service products and completing root cause analyse of failures.
  • Work with Procurement to monitor and evaluate supplier capabilities and performance.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High level of proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language is required.
  • Graduation from a post-secondary electronics or computer engineering degree program
  • preferred, other combinations of education and experience may be accepted.
  • Registration with EGBC as a P. Eng an asset.
  • In-depth understanding of software development and electronics system design and manufacturing theory and procedures required.
  • Practical experience with manufacturing processes and experience in designing for manufacturability preferred.
  • Minimum 3-years related experience is required, 5 years related experience is preferred.
  • The ability to work as part of a team within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Basic understanding of fluid systems and hydraulics as applied to potable water system an asset.
  • Proficiency in CAD design using Altium and/or SolidWorks required.
  • Strong technical writing skills and an understanding of engineering documentation standards are required.
  • Strong hands-on aptitude for building product prototypes, manufacturing jigs/tooling and test apparatus
  • Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-254 aviation standards and procedures is an asset.
  • Proficiency in a second language is an asset.

Abilities Required

  • The ability to follow directions and company policies and procedures
  • The ability to safely move around in a production environment and occasionally operate hand tools and machinery
  • The ability to occasionally lift objects up to 10Kg.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

apply here: careers@water.aero

Send resumés to:

International Water-Guard Industries Inc.
Building #7 – 15050 54A AvenueSurrey,
British Columbia
Canada V3S 5X7

Email: careers@water.aero

Candidates that include their cover letter will be reviewed first.