Our History:
VAW Systems Ltd. is an international leader in designing and manufacturing noise control equipment and filtration equipment for fans and gas turbine engines. For over 50 years, we have been building high-quality custom products for customers around the world.
VAW is pleased to offer its employees competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision coverage and employer-paid premiums. We also provide a company-matched RRSP program, Employee Assistance Program, on-the-job training and potential for advancement within our organization.
Your Opportunity:
VAW seeks a a versatile, high-impact CAD Automation Engineer to bridge the gap between our digital design environment and physical production. In this unique role, you will wear three critical hats: a CAD Programmer developing custom automation tools, a CAD Software Manager overseeing our design infrastructure, and a Manufacturing Engineer optimizing our shop floor processes.
If you love writing code to automate geometric workflows, keep software ecosystems running flawlessly, and step out onto the production floor to see your solutions come to life, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. CAD Programming & Automation (60%)
· Develop, test, and deploy custom plugins, macros, and APIs (VB.NET, C#) to automate design tasks and products within our CAD environment.
· Build parametric modeling tools and configurators to streamline the product development lifecycle.
· Integrate CAD data seamlessly with downstream ERP, PLM, and MES databases.
2. CAD Software Management & Administration (10%)
· Serve as the primary administrator for our CAD software suites (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD).
· Manage CAD templates, software licensing, and version upgrades.
· Provide technical support and training to the design and engineering teams.
3. Manufacturing Engineering (30%)
· Design and develop standard and custom products using approved design standards, templates, and procedures.
· Create and maintain detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings to support manufacturing and assembly.
· Ensure that all designs meet functional, performance, and manufacturability requirements.
· Coordinate with Manufacturing, Project Management, and other departments to resolve technical and production-related issues.
· Participate in design reviews, ensuring designs are optimized for performance, cost, and ease of manufacture.
· Support product development initiatives and contribute to engineering process improvements.
· Maintain accurate documentation and revision control for all assigned design work.
· Actively seek mentorship and professional development opportunities to advance designer skills and knowledge.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of experience working with the specified programming languages, with a background in mechanical design.
Technical Skills
- CAD: Proficiency in CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Inventor).
- Programming Skills: Strong coding skills in languages used for CAD API customization (C#, VB.NET).
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience and knowledge with machining, fabrication, assembly processes.
Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex software and mechanical issues.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex software concepts.
- Self-motivated and comfortable managing multiple competing priorities.
If you feel you are a candidate for this role, please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations, in confidence, to [email protected].
Closing date of this job posting: Monday, July 13, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in VAW Systems; however, only candidates already eligible to work in Manitoba will be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
