Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Process Improvement

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on improving how products are built. The role focuses on automating labor‑intensive processes, leading capital equipment projects, and delivering measurable gains in productivity, quality and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Specify, justify, purchase, install, and commission new manufacturing equipment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labour, eliminate waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Design Engineering, and external vendors to enhance processes.
• Support facility and plant improvement initiatives, equipment layouts, and workflow optimization.
• Develop work instructions, manufacturing documentation, labour standards, and Bills of Material.
• Assist new product introductions to ensure efficient manufacturability.
• Track and communicate project results using measurable business metrics.

Required profile

• P.Eng. designation (required).
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Successful track record delivering automation, labour‑reduction, and capital equipment projects.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Required skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Assembly, machining, woodworking, cabinetry, or other discrete manufacturing operations
• Capital equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
• Automation and labour reduction projects
• Lean Manufacturing tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, TPM)
• Cross‑functional project leadership

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $90,000–$110,000 CAD
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Opportunity to lead meaningful capital and process improvement projects in a leading North American manufacturer