Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, an established manufacturing company in Lethbridge, is seeking a motivated and analytical Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, quality management, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with production and management teams to identify efficiencies, optimize processes, and support operational excellence.

What’s in it for You?
• Opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience in an established manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and improvement initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth
• Benefit package

Compensation & Hours:
• The rate of pay will be $55K/year
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Summary:
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, downtime, production costs, and cycle times
• Assist with quality control processes, ISO 9001 compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective actions
• Collect and analyze production data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop reports to support operational decisions
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot technical issues, optimize equipment performance, and implement practical solutions
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, quality documentation, and process improvements to support consistent manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications:
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or 1–3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Strong communication skills with a hands-on approach and willingness to work collaboratively on the production floor

Bonus Points For:
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems, quality control, and auditing processes
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, advanced Excel, ERP systems, or other reporting and data analysis tools

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