Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

As Director you will be responsible for all aspects of reliability and certification at Vention. Working closely with the engineering teams you will develop and ensure compliance with Vention reliability standards, both in terms of new product development, but also with existing products manufactured at suppliers. More specifically, you role will include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive reliability and quality strategy that aligns with the company product development effort and general quality improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of reliability engineers and quality assurance professionals
• Act as the main reliability and quality stakeholder in design review as part of Vention product development process, and approve/disapprove progress to next gate
• Review and approve reliability and functional test plans as part of Vention’s product development process
• Manage the engineering laboratory, maintain test equipment and develop standardized test protocols across Vention’s portfolio of products
• Develop internal capabilities, including MTBF modeling, accelerated life test protocol, etc. 
• Drive all new product certification, working with 3rd party agencies
• Lead root cause analysis for various client support situations
• Drive the product quality and reliability feedback loop, working closely with clients, customer success team and delivery team
• Work with global supplier base to ensure compliance to Vention quality requirements
• Develop and document Vention’s reliability and quality practices & protocols
• Execute reliability and validation tests as needed by ongoing product development program
• Work with product, operations and finance to establish product warranty and related provisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize reliability and quality focus areas

• Degree in engineering with relevant experience in reliability engineering
• 5+ year experience in printed circuit boards design for industrial-grade products
• 10+ years experience in electronics reliability in context of industrial products
• Strong knowledge of certification processes for electrical products (i.e., UL, CSA, CE, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, including FMEA, root cause analysis, MTBF and L10 calculation and reliability growth testing methods
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt and build processes from the ground up.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience building and managing teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.

‍How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well