Manufacturing Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for devising exactly how something is going to be made, what machines are going to make it and how it can be made efficiently and safely as possible.

We are looking to add someone to our team who is a lateral thinker, able to navigate complexity and embrace ambiguity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the primary contact point for Engineering, Operations and Quality for product and manufacturing support, championing continuous improvement efforts and troubleshooting design / manufacturing issues

Work closely with Production and Quality personnel to continually receive product feedback, improve cross-department processes, procedures, and communication

Develop, document, and communicate engineering standards that leverage in-house capabilities

Balance a workload of multiple projects while maintaining deadline, quality, and budget commitments

Provide technical support to project managers, engineers, and shop personnel on an ongoing basis

Develop extensive knowledge of product lines, preferred practices, and all applicable industry standards

Review drawing packages and designs to ensure best practices that promote DFM and lean manufacturing

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standard of quality

Participate in design reviews and project close-out meetings as required

Lead ECR / ECN procedures by coordinating and recording changes, reporting trends and recommending improvements to designs and procedures

Ensure all in process modifications or revisions to equipment during manufacture are captured, documented, and communicated to the engineering department

Provide training and guidance to internal team members to ensure best practices are communicated, understood implemented on future projects

All other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Must have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Proficient in reading, understanding, and creating engineering prints for machining, welding and assembly

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of sanitary design requirements an asset

Project management and PFMEA experience an asset

LEAN training an asset