Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Manufacturing Engineer for our growing team in London, Ontario. Our ideal candidate will lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products through process improvements, equipment upgrades, and Lean initiatives.

If you enjoy proactive problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork and have a strong commitment to safety, quality and efficiency please apply today.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities include designing tooling and layouts, improving manufacturability, and collaborating across functions to support operational excellence


• Develop and implement manufacturing processes that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.


• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to reduce downtime and waste.


• Execute process improvement initiatives, including trials, documentation updates, and procedural changes.


• Optimize workstation and plant layouts for better material flow and ergonomic efficiency.


• Create and maintain work instructions and SOPs using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Design fixtures and work with suppliers to develop tooling and custom machines to support production needs.


• Recommend production methods and tooling enhancements to improve throughput, reduce costs, and maintain product quality.


• Lead Lean initiatives and kaizen events focused on waste reduction, rework elimination, and productivity improvement.


• Analyze production data to identify performance trends and support data-driven decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field


• 5+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, with expertise in assembly, machining, and fabrication processes


• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for tooling & equipment design


• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly operations, including material flow and ergonomic principles


• Skilled in Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.


• Proven ability to lead capital projects including equipment procurement and integration


• Proficient in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices


• Experience optimizing manufacturing processes for cost, quality, and productivity


• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams


• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively


• High level of accountability and ownership for project outcomes and assigned tasks


• Strong critical thinking and structured troubleshooting approach