Manufacturing Engineer - Nuclear Components

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer – Nuclear Components

Assignment: Long Term Contract leading to Full-Time Permanent Opportunities

Location: Cambridge, Ontario area (headquartered in Cambridge; multiple locations in Ontario and British Columbia)

About our Client

Our client is a leading Canadian organization with more than six decades of experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning, and servicing of nuclear power generation equipment and related services. Its capabilities span critical nuclear components, fuel and fuel systems, plant services, and specialized manufacturing supporting complex, regulated environments.

Through a dedicated medical division, the organization also supports the global healthcare sector by developing, manufacturing, and delivering medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals used in life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures worldwide.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, the organization employs approximately 1,800 people across multiple locations in Ontario and British Columbia and operates as part of a publicly traded, international nuclear technology enterprise. The organization is committed to empowering its workforce and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across all career stages. It values diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences and provides opportunities for individuals to contribute meaningfully to nuclear innovation and global impact.

Position Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, Intermediate you will develop and improve manufacturing procedures, maintain quality-compliant shop documentation, resolve non-conformances, and support shop operations through equipment and facility maintenance, upgrades, installations, and tooling design. You will work closely with manufacturing operations within the Component Engineering department, reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, while occasionally interfacing with upper management and customers and providing coaching, guidance, and process training to peers and shop employees.

• Develop and maintain shop documentation, routings, and procedures for Fitting, Welding, Machining, Assembly, and Testing.
• Resolve non-conforming product issues, working with quality, sales, and suppliers to ensure technically and commercially sound solutions.
• Plan and schedule shop activities, establish realistic time standards, and conduct time studies to optimize performance.
• Maintain databases of tooling, gauges, consumables, and past practices to support efficient operations.
• Conduct pre-manufacturing product reviews, identify required tooling, and support design adjustments and procurement.
• Design and draft tooling and equipment, including rigging plans and strength analysis, to support safe and efficient shop activities.
• Lead projects of increasing size and complexity, including process improvements and overhauls for similar applications.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline; P.Eng. is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated and a collaborative team player.
• Knowledge of machine guarding (CSA standards) and experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, nuclear industry experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D or SolidWorks 3D (or similar design software).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SWC and our client believe diversity drives innovation. are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please submit your resume to hr@strategicway.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.