Mechanical Engineering Student

POSITION: Mechanical Engineering Student

Location: Kanata ON CANADA
Industry: Military & Defense Technology

Contract role - fixed term

Compensation: $20/hour

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About Terra Nova:

Terra Nova is a Privately-owned Indigenous Minority Canadian SME located in a high-tech center in Canada that is home to great engineering talent and is the facility where repair solutions are engineered.

Terra Nova prides itself on strategic thinking that raises the bar on excellence. Our team is made up of industry pioneers passionate engineers skilled technicians and meticulous assemblers. This multidisciplinary team allows you to allocate your resources more efficiently.

Overall Requirements:

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Student / Intern for a fixed-term contract position to support our cable and harness manufacturing operations with exposure to military programs. This role provides hands-on experience in technical data review BOM creation cost estimation and manufacturing process support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented eager to learn and interested in developing practical engineering skills in a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment. Strong analytical thinking organization and collaboration skills are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Evaluation & Costing:
  • Assist in reviewing technical drawings and data packages for custom cable and harness products
  • Support the development of costing BOMs and collaborate with Procurement to gather material and tooling information
  • Assist in estimating labor hours (engineering and production) based on guidance from senior team members
  • Participate in time studies and data collection to support continuous improvement of costing accuracy
• Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization:
  • Support the development and documentation of cable assembly processes including routing and work instructions
  • Assist in evaluating manufacturing methods tooling and equipment capabilities
  • Help identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
  • Collect and analyze production data to support process optimization initiatives
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & First Article Build Oversight:
  • Assist during first article builds to ensure alignment with engineering drawings and specifications
  • Support the creation of work instructions basic test plans and documentation
  • Work with production teams to help ensure a smooth transition from prototype to production
• BOM & MRP System Management:
  • Assist in creating and updating manufacturing BOMs under supervision
  • Support data entry and validation in ERP/MRP systems for production planning
  • Help monitor material availability and coordinate with procurement and production teams
  • Assist in identifying alternative materials or components when required
• Quality & Compliance Support:
  • Support the Quality Control (QC) team with documentation during inspections
  • Assist in troubleshooting basic manufacturing or quality issues
  • Help ensure documentation aligns with internal procedures and applicable standards
  • Participate in data collection and basic analysis for process improvement initiatives

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Additional Qualifications:

• Interest in manufacturing cable and harness assembly or aerospace/military industries
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is an asset but not required

Terra Nova values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to providing access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require accommodation please contact us at

This position will require exposure to confidential information. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD).

We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC