Manufacturing Engineer

About the opportunity
Our client an established manufacturer of industrial and material handling equipment is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join its multi-disciplinary team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will be the go-to engineering resource for Production handling tooling fixtures process definition shop-floor troubleshooting and product-related manufacturing issues. You will work closely with Production Product Development and R&D to design practical creative industrial solutions and you will also support Sales Procurement and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify manufacturing tooling fixtures and jigs that improve safety quality and productivity
• Provide shop-floor engineering support and troubleshoot issues in fabrication welding machining assembly automation pneumatics and hydraulics
• Apply DFM/DFA and Lean principles to improve manufacturability and throughput
• Create process documentation including SOPs and work instructions
• Define and set up new manufacturing lines using Lean tools such as 5S Kanban Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Identify new tooling and capital equipment needs and support facility and layout improvements
• Collect and analyze production data at the cell and workstation level measure performance and report findings
• Participate in cross-functional DFMEA/PFMEA and control plans and evaluate process control performance after implementation
• Drive the assembly and proving of development and pre-production units capturing lessons learned for the final product
• Support R&D prototyping pilot builds and first article manufacturing with Product Development Engineering
• Manage and drive design changes to improve manufacturability
• Coordinate engineering changes and releases to production
• Assist with quoting special products equipment and parts and with defining product cost targets from initial concept
• Follow all health and safety requirements including PPE use hazard reporting and required safety training

Required skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD such as SolidWorks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements
• Knowledge of quality control techniques and metrology
• Ability to analyze data and produce clear reports
• Experience with electronic document management systems including setup processes and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and consistently accurate work
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks in a fast-paced changing environment
• Strong computer skills including advanced MS Office
• Excellent English verbal and written communication at all levels
• Logical approach to problem solving

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technology Sciences or equivalent (required)

Assets

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
• AutoCAD experience
• Experience with Epicor ERP SolidWorks PDM or equivalent systems
• Strong understanding of steel and metal fabrication and welding with working knowledge of pneumatics or hydraulics
• Professional accreditation in Lean manufacturing or a related field