Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Dimatec Inc. – Winnipeg, MB

Why Join Dimatec?

At Dimatec, we believe in building a strong team by supporting our people.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, prescription, and vision care (employer paid)
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth and continued learning
• Work-Life Balance – Paid and unpaid time off to help you manage life and work
• Inclusive Culture – We value trust, excellence, and care in everything we do

Learn more about us: https://www.dimatec.com/

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team at our facility.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on in both customer-driven design work and product development. You’ll help turn ideas and requirements into production-ready solutions that meet real-world demands in tough environments.

If you enjoy solving practical engineering challenges and seeing your work go from concept to finished product—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Design and Engineering Documentation

• Perform assigned engineering design activities for the company’s products, including both existing and new product designs, based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including:
• 3D solid models
• Engineering drawings
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Labour routings and quality plans
• Inspection and test plans
• Purchasing specifications
• Production work instructions
• Implement engineering and process documentation changes resulting from customer requirements, corrective actions, preventive actions, and internal Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Document design iterations, processes, test results, and technical findings to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on engineering and development outputs.

Manufacturing and Process Support

• Working with other engineering teams to support the Business Development and Sales teams by preparing preliminary manufacturing processes and technical information for quotations and tender reviews.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including:
• 5S
• Value stream mapping
• Setup reduction
• Process optimization
• Assist in prototyping, testing, validation, and refinement of products to ensure compliance with quality standards and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and process reliability.

Research and Development

• Support engineering and R&D activities related to new product development and process improvement.
• Assist in the development of metal-bond matrix-body tools.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Quality and System Management

• Maintain and update manufacturing data within the company’s ERP system, including BOMs, labour routings, and related engineering data.
• Support quality assurance activities, including:
• Reviewing incoming Material Test Reports (MTRs)
• Investigating non-conformances (NCs)
• Supporting corrective and preventive actions (CPAs)
• Recording quality data within the company’s system
• Ensure engineering documents and records are controlled in accordance with company procedures and quality management requirements.
• Assist in managing the company’s electronic data acquisition system used for furnace process control.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, safety standards, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Consider risk, safety, manufacturability, and value throughout all engineering and development activities.

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality, customer service, and sales teams.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to clarify technical specifications and resolve design-related issues.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment while also managing assigned tasks independently.

Strategic Alignment

• Support the alignment of engineering activities with the company’s Hoshin Kanri strategic objectives.
• Track and contribute to key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering and operational goals.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You Bring

Education

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering (or similar)

Experience

• 1+ year in manufacturing or engineering role

Technical Skills

• CAD experience (Solid Edge preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• ERP experience (SYSPRO) is an asset
• Familiarity with CNC machining and manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce clear documentation
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• A team player who enjoys solving problems
• Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Send your resume to: lbenavides@dimatec.com

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Tell us about your experience with product design

Experience:

• Product design or related engineering role: 3 years (required)

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W1 (required)

Work Location: In person