Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Woodstock, Ontario (On‑site)
Work Type: Permanent
Salary: $95 - $100K
Vacancy: Existing vacancy
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and results-oriented environment, tackling meaningful challenges, and making a tangible impact. Perfect for someone ready to build on their proven experience, this role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility, influence key initiatives, and accelerate their career within a forward-thinking organization.
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements, exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives, and the chance to develop advanced engineering, project management, and leadership skills. Unlike similar roles, this position focuses on translating innovative ideas into practical production solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
The Role: Manufacturing Engineer
This client is looking for someone who has 2 - 3 years of experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must have hands on direct experience with Stamping processes.
The client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer or a Licensed Tool & Die Maker with direct relevant experience with Stamping processes in the automotive sector. Projects may include:
Process development and implementation
Machinery modification / design
System development and implementation
Equipment research and acquisition
Process improvement studies, development and implementation
Cycle time reduction
Change over time reduction
Tooling downtime reduction
Assists production in the recommendation of press automation.
Assists in development and troubleshooting of die protection systems and sensoring program
Assists Production and Quality Dept. as required in technical challenges
Performs Industrial and manufacturing engineering functions for the plant
Responsible for maintaining all engineering related quality records
AQP team member
Performs other tasks as assigned by management
CAD Manipulation for part, tooling, process, equipment and plant layout
Act as technical resource for transfer technology, servo feeders, PLC’s and Robotics (Programming, troubleshooting and training)
Technical member of the Continuous Improvement and CAR teams
Assist in development of training programs for the production department
What You’ll Bring
- Manufacturing Engineering degree or Tool & Die Maker Diploma
- Process Engineering experience or 2 - 3 years of Tool & Die Maker experience with Stamping processes
- Self starter with project leader skills
- Previous metal manufacturing exposure a necessity
- Welding background/experience an asset
- Previous metal stampings experience an asset
- Computer literacy including CAD
Benefits:
- Outstanding benefit and pension plan
- Flexibility
- Company perks
If this Manufacturing Engineer or Tool & Die Maker role sounds right for you, apply today.
Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 226-777-7748.
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