We are currently hiring for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Scarborough. In this role, you will support and improve manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and support automation and Industry 4.0 projects within the facility.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues, reducing downtime, and providing technical assistance.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, QA, and Management on manufacturability, ECOs, production schedules, and process changes.
- Improve manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, flow manufacturing, root cause analysis, and SPC.
- Collect, analyze, and report production data using statistical software (e.g., JMP, QI Macros, Excel) to drive process improvements.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, workflow charts, floor layouts, and material-handling diagrams.
- Design, build, and maintain manufacturing equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling; support automation, robotics, PLC programming, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Perform time studies, establish production standards, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.
- Lead or participate in projects, including planning, execution, reporting, capital equipment justification, and cross-functional coordination.
- Train production staff on new equipment, processes, and flow manufacturing concepts, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, assist with machine/die maintenance, and provide general Manufacturing Engineering support.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related role.
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), flow manufacturing principles, and basic mechanical design, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and basic CAD/CAM.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical device assembly and production, including electronics, electrical machinery, industrial robotics, vision systems, and automation.
- Strong PLC programming knowledge (advanced PLC programming considered an asset) and experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Experience with 3D additive manufacturing and programming languages such as Python, VBA, C++, C#, and SQL considered assets; must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work full-time hours as required.