Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Orillia, ON Job ID 10346

Company Description

Our client is a leading precision manufacturing company that specializes in delivering high-quality, complex components and assemblies to clients across a range of industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have earned their established reputation for delivering the highest levels of precision, quality, and reliability in every project they undertake.

The company’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled engineers, machinists, and technicians who are dedicated to delivering the best possible results for their clients. Whether it’s a simple prototype or a complex project, this industry-leading employer has the expertise, experience, and resources to deliver precision machining solutions that meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding clients.

Their core values of integrity, quality, and innovation are reflected in everything they do. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the finished product, they are committed to working closely with each client to ensure that their specific needs and requirements are fully understood and met.

Compensation

• $85,000 to $110,000 (commensurate upon experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 3 weeks’ holiday

Position Description

With deep expertise in welding, machining, press brake operations, laser cutting, and sheet metal assemblies, as their new Manufacturing Engineer will be instrumental in developing efficient, scalable, and quality-focused manufacturing processes. A strong communicator and natural collaborator, the successful candidate will help shape the company’s operational strategy while mentoring teams and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Process Innovation & Optimization

• Design and refine manufacturing processes for metal fabrication, welding, and machining to enhance throughput, precision, and cost-effectiveness
• Create production aids such as jigs and fixtures to ensure process repeatability and consistency
• Continuously analyze factory workflow and floor space utilization for better material flow and reduced work-in-process

Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to eliminate waste, minimize cycle time, and improve performance
• Conduct time studies to validate estimates and implement process enhancements accordingly
• Apply data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive sustainable gains

Technical Expertise & Support

• Provide on-the-ground engineering support to production teams, resolving technical challenges in welding, forming, and assembly
• Act as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and enhancing manufacturing techniques

Quality Leadership

• Collaborate with Quality teams to implement control systems and conduct root cause analyses of non-conformances
• Review and validate engineering designs to ensure they meet customer requirements before release

Customer Engagement & Responsiveness

• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions
• Support a culture of quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery throughout the engineering and production teams

CAD & Production Design Support

• Leverage SolidWorks to design detailed assemblies, drawings, and CAD models for sheet metal fabrication and related processes
• Lead the implementation of engineering changes to improve quality and production efficiency

Estimating & Manufacturability Analysis

• Support the estimating team with accurate job costing and manufacturability reviews
• Recommend material or design changes to simplify production and align with capabilities and standards

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Train and mentor production staff on best practices in metal fabrication, safety, and lean principles
• Foster a growth-oriented, collaborative environment aligned with the company’s values

Experience

10+ years in a hands-on manufacturing engineering role, ideally within a metal fabrication setting.

Qualifications

• Tools & Tech: Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (especially for sheet metal), CNC programming, CAD/CAM, and ERP systems
• Knowledge Base: Deep familiarity with BOM structures, welding symbols, GD&T, blueprints, and fabrication tools
• Soft Skills: Strong communicator, analytical thinker, and proactive problem solver with a collaborative and adaptable mindset
• Approach: Committed to working directly with production teams, bringing a hands-on, team-first approach to process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).