Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

We are pursuing a manufacturing engineer responsible for ensuring maximum efficiency of a company’s manufacturing processes. The right candidate brings knowledge of parts, tooling and equipment design, manufacturing processes, costing, and continuous improvement to work with a team to streamline manufacturing processes and procedures.

The manufacturing engineer aims to increase a company’s productivity while improving product quality and cost. The engineer creates innovative solutions to a variety of problems that may arise during fabrication.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analyze the current method of production by watching operations and conducting comprehensive research.
• Develop manufacturing practices that are more efficient and cost-effective to improve throughput.
• Knowledge of automation and robotics to improve processes is a plus.
• Provide recommendations and considerations while estimating/quoting new products to customers or company leaders to maximize the use of production timelines and equipment.
• Effectively administer documentation and information related to the production system to support manufacturing goals.
• Provide technical support to keep the company equipment in good working condition, follow recommended maintenance, and diagnose any issues that appear.
• Generate an accurate database of all production details and data.
• Continue to develop professional expertise and proficiencies by periodically participating in classes, conferences, and other developmental opportunities.
• Liaison with a team of machinery operators, managers, product developers, and quality groups to ensure everyone contributes to the common goal.
• Work to provide solutions to leadership when presented with manufacturing concerns.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial) with coursework in the manufacturing process
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing environment with fabrication competencies
• Knowledge of computer design and engineering software – solid works design, GD&T
• Comprehensive knowledge of Continuous Improvement/lean manufacturing with the ability to employ relevant tools, i.e., Kaizens, RRCA, 3M’s, SQDEC boards, five why’s, Ishikawa, VSM, Pareto analysis…
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, including processes, fixtures, and tooling, is an asset.
• Competent in reading technical engineering drawings with the ability to discern the merit of the drawings
• Quoting/Estimating experience as an asset
• Experience with project management and planning is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Ability to provide feedback both orally and in writing

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 2 years (required)
• Project management: 2 years (required)
• Continuous improvement: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person