Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

LOCATION: Collingwood

MacLean Engineering is looking for an energetic Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to add to the existing skills of our Manufacturing Engineering team in Collingwood, ON. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a specialized team working with engineering, production, and various other groups, including vendors and customers. This quality-focused role supports the design and manufacturing of heavy mobile mining equipment. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply and continue your education in a dynamic Engineering and Production environment, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op position includes problem solving and root cause analysis in various disciplines and with various products, primarily liaising between production and engineering. This is a great opportunity to get involved with product and process development, apply your education, and to learn more about the business! The following proficiencies are required:

• Using SolidWorks, add manufacturing details to existing drawings, and to new designs, to outline the optimal manufacturing process for welding, machining, electrical/mechanical assembly, and paint;
• Jig, fixture, part, and process design using SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and coordinating release into production with ECN;
• Create SOP’s and Work Instructions to standardize and define processes;
• Respond to customer, factory, and vendor non-conformances and document problems using out ‘Product Problem Reporting Database’. This includes coordination of interim actions ( inspection, containment, rework), root cause analysis, and corrective action assignment or execution as applicable;
• Identify and coordinate improvement opportunities, define ROI, and manage implementation as applicable;
• · Participate in quotation of contract manufacturing projects and manage projects from start to finish

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Engineering Technician or Technologist in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial discipline, or equivalent;
• Positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn is a must;
• Trade experience in machining and/or welding is a strong asset;
• Trade experience in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical assembly in an asset;
• Some experience working in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering and an OEM fabrication environment;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SolidWorks;
• Able to demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude;
• Able to self-start, and schedule priorities as assigned, working with minimal direct supervision;
• Ability in problem solving, value stream mapping, and constructive communication is an asset

About Us:

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
• Free coffee!
• $250 annual safety shoe allowance
• $200 biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!