Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and alignment with customer requirements (PPAP and run at rate).
• Handle tasks across project phases, including timing, concept, feasibility studies, design, construction, and prototype programs.
• Monitor and follow-up on project progress with leadership to ensure goals are met.
• Conduct manpower efficiency studies using time and motion analysis, standard data, and other methodologies (e.g., MOST, Cosma CTC charts).
• Develop line balancing, manpower, and machine charts for flexible and efficient workflows.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Work with all departments and customers to design solutions that improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and maintenance.
• Assist in creating and implementing material handling solutions (e.g., aisle layouts, bin placement, and dunnage assists).
• Review, monitor, and coordinate tooling design, build, approval process, and capital budgeting.
• Oversee equipment relocation and installation, ensuring effective integration into the Meadowvale plant.
• Assist with the setup of preventative maintenance programs for new equipment.
• Resolve quality concerns and support quick resolution of open issues within the engineering department.
• Manage and implement customer-approved engineering changes, ensuring accurate part-level communications, physical updates, and process modifications
• Collaborate with production departments, customers, and vendors to design packaging solutions that optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Review and coordinate custom packaging designs, including the build, approval process, and capital budgets.
• Prepare and maintain reports, charts, and other documentation for engineering projects.
• Keep plant layouts updated and support new business quoting processes by offering packaging recommendations and design concepts.
• Control CAD storage and manage the importing/exporting of CAD data.
• Create and review GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications for parts and assemblies

Core Competencies:

• Must have a positive attitude and be able to motivate others.
• Must have a great set of analytical skills that allow to solve problems in an efficient way.
• Can delegate and manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Must have good organizational skills to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
• Ability to prepare, read, write and interpret reports, instructions and procedures.
• Able to clearly and effectively respond to questions from management and customers.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions for various groups.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset. Possess curiosity and sees failure as a learning opportunity

Education/Experience:

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a related role within a lean manufacturing environment (preferably automotive).
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, NX, Catia, Solidworks) is required.
• Experience in project management and cost/quote development is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including man/machine chart development, weld balancing, and operator timing.
• Knowledge of tooling design for assembly and stamping dies.
• Familiarity with safety standards (e.g., Z432, Reg 851, Reg 213) is preferred.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, 8D, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and basic understanding of AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, customers, and external suppliers.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and results-oriented, with the ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet customer requirements.