Manufacturing Process Engineer

Description

M-D Canada is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Operations team. The Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a key role in planning, optimizing, and supporting production processes within the Fabrication and Vinyl Extrusion departments. This position combines hands-on floor support with a strong focus on process improvement, quality enhancement, and lean manufacturing principles. The Engineer will collaborate across departments, step in as a temporary supervisor when needed, and drive initiatives that ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage daily and weekly job schedules in partnership with production supervisors.
• Plan and release internal and subcontract jobs based on material availability and production capacity.
• Collaborate with inventory and procurement teams to ensure raw materials are available and production ready.
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor, assisting with troubleshooting and improving process flow.
• Serve as acting supervisor during departmental lead absences to ensure operational continuity and productivity.
• Maintain open communication with operators and support staff to ensure alignment with production goals.
• Analyze and optimize existing manufacturing workflows, particularly in Fabrication and Vinyl Extrusion areas.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing projects.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend changes to layouts or equipment to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Maintain and update production documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, process standards, and SolidWorks drawings.
• Support internal audits and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective / preventive action plans.
• Develop Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plans to mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Participate in cost-saving and scrap-reduction initiatives.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities :

Who is M-D?

At M-D Canada, we’re not just redefining industry standards – we’re pioneering the future of construction and building solutions. For over a century, our parent company, M-D Building Products name, has been synonymous with manufacturing excellence in weatherstripping, floor and tile trims, perforated aluminum sheets, digital levels, and caulking solutions, while the M-D Canada business has been serving the retail consumer and pro building products markets for over 6 decades. What truly sets us apart is our people – they are the heartbeat of our success. We believe in the potential of every individual to make a meaningful impact. We cultivate a culture of integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment from the factory floor to the boardroom. As a trusted leader in the construction and building products industry, we are driven by a passion for continuous improvement, service excellence, product engineering, and innovation. Our overarching philosophy of Customer Delight drives us never to stop being the best at what we do.

M-D Canada offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. This package is a great supplement to the government health benefits that are universally available. It includes Medical, Dental, and an HSA that covers a wide variety of medical and health expenses. Our plan also includes a life insurance plan, and employees can also take advantage of our RRSP top-up program.

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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