Current Opportunities

Westport has an Intermediate opening for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to focus on the manufacturing and supply quality of our high-pressure direct injection natural gas fuel system components. This role will be responsible for the evaluation, qualification and certification of potential Westport suppliers.

Key responsibilities of this position are:

• Coach and lead suppliers in the development of quality systems and practices to support superior supplier performance, through utilization of APQP, and PPAP.
• Establish the systems and metrics required to quantify supplier selection methods and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate and complete all tasks and documentation required for externally supplied component qualifications
• Develop, review and update supplied component sampling plans
• Provide leadership to team in the use of data analysis tools such as descriptive or inferential statistics and statistical analysis and the ability to communicate results across departments
• Perform quality system, product and process audits at the supplier’s facilities, as required to maintain high levels of quality for incoming materials.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through alternative manufacturing processes, alternative suppliers or supplier agreements.
• Review internal design specifications for manufacturability and provide input to design.

The ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with four to seven plus years experience with precision components and or product manufacturing. You will have a strong background in the manufacturing of mechanical automotive components, ideally fuel systems. A CQE or CQA designation is desirable. Demonstrated product and process quality knowledge to QS9000 or ISO/TS-16949 guidelines, including APQP and PPAP is required. You must also have a strong ability to lead and coach suppliers in problem solving, root cause analysis and closure by effectively communicating within various levels of the organizations, both internal and external. Travel will be required to interface and maintain key relationships with prototype and production suppliers.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume to careers@westport.com specifying the job title in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for further consideration.

As a Vehicle Integration Engineer, you will apply your talents to developing and releasing vehicle integration specifications for LNG fuel systems. You will be instrumental in the integration and optimization of modules specific to our natural gas fuel system .

Some of you responsibilities will include the following:

• Interact with customers and vehicle OEMs to understand requirements
• Create shop orders where modules are assembled leading to the construction of a complete product
• Ensure proper engineering Quality through the development of vehicle design technical profiles, code compliance, vehicle product resolution issues using the FIRG/PIRG process
• Complete product specifications including vehicle systems schematics including hydraulic, coolant , fuel, LNG, CNG and electrical
• Develop and analyze CAD models and release specifications.
• Source aftermarket components such as tank brackets, hoses lines and fittings
• Release fact sheets as needed to document analysis work and issue resolution
• Trouble shoot the system and data acquisition responsibilities
• Complete ECRs and contribute to product release structures and processes
• Conduct analysis and report on test results for durability, and function
• Manage technical specifications, DVP&R, FMEAs, and safety analyses
• Work with development and manufacturing engineers to coordinate fabrication and inspection activities and follow-up,
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of the Fuel Systems LNG group with detailed documentation of project progress

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of three years experience with precision component and or product design in high-pressure gas, cryogenics, hydraulics, or automotive fuel systems and their components. You will also have experience in a team or product group where vehicle design was a key component. You will have the ability to direct and lead engineering resources to deliver product specs per plan and on budget. Successful candidates will have experience with QS 9000 and ISO/TS 16949 including working knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
Candidates must have hands-on experience with manufacturing design and assembly and must be proficient in 3-D modeling software applications specifically, PRO-Engineer, modeling tools for FEA (ANSYS), hydraulic system design, thermodynamic modeling, and fluid dynamic modeling. You will also have a demonstrated capability to understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. You will have strong problem solving abilities, the ability to share knowledge through training others and exceptional communications skills. Extended travel to China, Europe, and throughout North America will be required.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume to careers@westport.com specifying the job title in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for further consideration.

Westport Innovations is seeking a Product Safety Manager to join our team of engineering professionals in our Vancouver offices. This individual will serve as a product safety subject matter expert who will provide guidance to our engineering teams in all aspects of international standards compliance and industry best practices in design, testing, certification, and field incident resolution with the goal of designing and producing, safe and innovative products.

Some additional responsibilities are:

• Provide direction and leadership on company and group product introduction initiatives relating to product safety.
• Support design teams with design certification that meet defined safety risk levels.
• Provide input to product development teams in FMEA processes, design reviews FIRG and PIRG classifications.
• Contribute to product management and business decisions with respect to safety and liability issues
• Manage company hazard analysis processes and documentation
• Develop and manage hazard analysis, recall evaluation and implementation processes
• Develop and lead product safety and liability audits.

Candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 10 years experience in product safety within the automotive, transportation or similar industry. In addition you will:

• Have an established track record as a product safety expert with sound decision making abilities
• Have a background in legal issues related to product safety
• Be strongly principled and ethical in your decisions
• Be detail and process oriented and be capable of managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate ability to interpret safety requirements in accordance with regulatory standards
• Have the ability to effectively communicate product requirements to cross-functional engineering teams and management.
• Understand critical product characteristics as they apply to safety and performance.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume to careers@westport.com specifying the job title in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for further consideration.

Position Overview
Cummins Westport's integrates robust Cummins diesel components into heavy-duty engines specifically designed for alternative fuels. Cummins Westport offers opportunities to apply your experience and expand your career with a global industry leader in engine manufacturing, design, and customer support. Expand your horizons. Come and experience the excitement and reward of being part of a team that's Innovative... Dynamic... Growing... Global... Focused on Performance.

Role Responsibilities
• Priority focus will be CWI engine sales in North America 
        o Identification of product opportunities that meet current engine specifications 
        o Meet annual unit plan - close business through sales channels or directly
        o Develop/manage key sales cycles personally
        o Maintain pricing targets to support CWI margin plans

• Takes a project management approach to customer issues
        o Works with internal teams to identify root cause
        o Engage appropriate team resources to address elements of problem
        o Affectively manages the deliverables including team members ownership and timelines
        o Effectively communicates internally and externally to customers
        o Ensures a level of communication beyond customer expectations
        o Drive internal teams to resolution

• Supports Global sales opportunities through:
        o OEM export leverage
        o International delegation hosting and support

• Identifies and tracks sales opportunities by distributor
        o Develop engine unit targets for each channel based on regional market assessment
        o Identify key segments and customer opportunities in each region
        o Work with regional Cummins team to gain support for CWI engines

• Works with government organizations to develop funding/legislation opportunities
        o Link directly with congressional/governmental agencies to ensure strong Natural Gas voice in key government offices – both local and national

• Communicates marketing requirements and works with CWI marketing team to develop programs for North America
        o Conferences, literature, OEM and Distributor tool kits, Internet sites

• Identifies and works with Distributor Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (DOEM’s) to create availability for Natural Gas and preference for CWI
        o Identify large customers to pull orders through OEM/DOEM’s

• Ensures support in place to meet after sale customer requirements
        o Ensure maintenance and service training in place for mechanical personnel as orders dictate
        o Continue to work with Cummins to resolve legacy product issues

• Develops/expands sales channel
        o Support development of sales tool kits
        o Ensure all sales channels are trained and effective; 
                Cummins Distributors, Fueling partners, OEM’s/DOEM’s and branches, industry partners, Cummins factory sales teams

• Investor Relations
        o Provide press release timing to Westport IR
        o Facilitate communication between Westport IR and customer IR departments for press release approvals

• Manages business expenses to plan levels
        o Ensure regional business is efficiently managed to maximize expenditures

• Identifies key speaking opportunities and present CWI story
        o Target high impact events

• Identifies and works with industry partners to promote Natural Gas usage
        o Join appropriate organizations to leverage CWI business

• Develops strong collaborative relationships with key functional areas of CWI

• Educates Cummins departments on benefits of CWI joint venture

• Supports ongoing CWI reporting requirements - on time and accurate

• Manages consistent communication across all channels, partners and parents

Requirements
• 6 + years experience in Engine sales and business development.
• Appropriate business degree required, MBA preferred
• People management skills/responsibility (Develop and strengthen team to deliver objectives). Able to work at different levels of management.
• Broad understanding of business needs (Business Management/General Management skills) and able to provide strategic direction.
• Must be agile, driven to win, decisive and have commercial acumen
• Very strong communication skills
• Team/People management & development
• Sales & Project Management
• General technical knowledge
• Significant travel requirements

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume to careers@westport.com specifying the job title in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for further consideration.

Westport is seeking a Director, GX Market Development to lead the sales of our GX Heavy Duty LNG product into new markets and strengthen brand recognition within existing segments. Working with our VP, International Market Development & External Affairs you will be charged with:

• Leading channel sales and developing sales strategies
• Managing and communicating the value proposition of current and new products
• Managing and developing the sales team to achieve targets and leading by example through managing your own accounts
• Investigating new markets and potential opportunities for product and market development
• Creating and managing a prospect data base in collaboration with partners
• Contributing to product management, business development, pricing, advertizing and promotion
• Understanding and leveraging customer needs through surveys and other tools

The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial heart with a track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders. You will understand the potential reach of our product and know how to develop the market and explore new opportunities. A solid financial background in margin analysis, pricing and product management will be second nature. You will have in depth knowledge of finance structures and supply chain functions with a company working in an international environment.

A track record of success in collaborative sales, channel sales strategies combined with a minimum of 10 years experience managing sales and marketing teams will distinguish you amongst your peers. A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or MBA, have given you the technical foundation to leverage your innovative ideas. You are a hands-on leader who manages collaboratively and cross functionally within the organization. A reputation as a leader who delivers results has been your calling card.

Based in Vancouver, BC this role may require frequent travel.