Export Classification Engineer

Reference #20222

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Export Classification Engineer will be part of the Wescam Inc. Engineering team with close collaboration with Trade Compliance.  The Export Classification Engineer will provide technical expertise to the Wescam Inc. and Global Trade Compliance teams as they ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and local compliance requirements for the jurisdiction and classification determination of all commodities, technical data and related services being exported from, or imported into Canada and the United States.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Conducting export jurisdiction and classification reviews and determinations of commodities, software, technical data and related defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) / Defence Production Act (DPA).
• Supporting with Canadian HS and US Schedule B and HTS classifications.
• Supporting the export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR) processes as needed.
• Reviewing supplier and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) classifications and document internal concurrence or re-classification for export and/or import.
• Supporting engineering teams across the Wescam Inc. and Canadian business units with development, training, and application of “design for export” concepts.
• Supporting the monitoring, maintenance, and retention of records and documentation used for jurisdiction and classification determinations in accordance with regulations and L3Harris policy.
• Supporting compliance audits and assessments.
• Supporting development and presentation of appropriate training for the various stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, supply chain, operations and customer service.
• Staying current on all SME training requirements.
• Identifying and recommending process improvements.

Required Capabilities 

• Must possess full working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, EIPA, CGP, DPA and Customs regulations with specific experience in jurisdiction and classification analysis.
• Must have good organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to learn and comprehend highly detailed laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform research across both technical and regulatory / legal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at a professional level.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision, and participate in cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Experience with OCR EASE is an asset.
• Working experience in the aerospace / defense industry is asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, comfortable with project ownership and accountability.
• Communicates with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area. 
• Action and result oriented with strong drive and resilience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, processes and approaches.
• Must be able to travel as necessary (up to 10% travel).

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other appropriate technical education / experience equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

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