Machining Manufacturing Specialist

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - Machining is responsible for CNC programming, machining process development, tooling and fixturing design, quality validation, and manufacturing documentation for components used in large industrial gas engines. This position provides hands-on technical support, resolves complex production challenges, and drives process improvements to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products in a safe manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to production cells, including CNC programming, machining, tooling, and fixturing issues.
• Develop, optimize, and implement CNC machine programs using CAD / CAM software.
• Lead initiatives in scrap reduction, process optimization, and setup / changeover efficiency.
• Design and improve tooling and fixturing for productivity, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining processes, resolve quality issues (RCA, 8D, Q-Case), and manage MRB reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including programming, fixturing, measurement, and First Part Qualification (FPQ).
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives : process flow mapping, cycle time reduction, ERP routing maintenance, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs) from implementation through tracking.
• Support CAPEX projects including design, installation, commissioning, and integration into production.
• Conduct FMEAs (process and machine) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Track, analyze, and improve machine OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by addressing downtime, speed losses, and quality issues.
• Partner with Area Team Leaders on training, safety, ergonomic improvements, and cell utilization.
• Promote and sustain 6S / Lean Manufacturing standards in the workplace.

Qualifications / Requirements

Desired Characteristics

Why Join Us

At our Welland facility, you will :

Accommodations and Inclusion

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at recruiting@innio.com to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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