manufacturing engineer

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Processing plant

Tasks

• Conduct studies to determine optimum inventory levels and utilization of machinery and resources
• Design manufacturing systems to optimize the use of computer networks, robots and materials
• Develop performance standards
• Draw facility's building, equipment and major components
• Evaluate or assess industrial facilities to ensure that all opportunities for improvement have been explored
• Find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
• Plan plant layouts and facilities
• Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff and other engineers
• Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
• Analyze costs of production
• Design and conduct time studies and work simplification programs
• Conduct studies on the reliability and performance of plant facilities
• Assess industrial facilities
• Establish programs and conduct studies to enhance industrial health and safety or to identify and correct fire and other hazards
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees