Manufacturing Engineer

Job summary

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and modernize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across two facilities. Coordinate the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment while analyzing production data to reduce downtime and costs.

Job details

Atlantic Windows and Doors is a leading Atlantic Canadian manufacturer of PVC windows and steel doors, with facilities in Port Elgin, NB and Amherst, NS. As we continue to grow and modernize our operations, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help drive continuous improvement and support exciting equipment and process improvement projects across our facilities in Port Elgin, New Brunswick and Amherst, Nova Scotia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and leading projects that deliver measurable results. You'll work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to modernize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support the future growth of our organization. What You’ll do Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. Evaluate current equipment and processes and propose upgrades or replacements to support production capacity and reliability. Coordinate the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, working closely with vendors, contractors, and internal teams. Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, and layout plans to support scalable production. Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, downtime drivers, and opportunities for cost reduction. Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues. Support capital project planning, including scoping, budgeting, and timelines for equipment initiatives. Ensure all process and equipment changes comply with applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Travel between the Port Elgin, NB and Amherst, NS facilities as needed to support projects and initiatives at both sites. Support costing and financial analysis of equipment and process changes, including capital expenditure justification and ROI evaluation. What Success Looks Like In your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to: Lead or participate in projects that improve manufacturing efficiency and reliability. Support key equipment improvement and replacement initiatives. Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams. Identify practical solutions that improve production flow and reduce downtime. Contribute directly to the modernization and growth of our manufacturing operations. What You Bring 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Preferred candidates will have experience and/or knowledge in the manufacture of windows and doors or other related building products. Post-secondary education in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) is an asset. Experience evaluating, specifying, and coordinating the installation of manufacturing equipment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into practical action. Excellent project management and cross-functional coordination skills. Effective communicator, comfortable working with production staff, vendors, and leadership alike. Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365; experience with CAD or process simulation tools is an asset. Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., production modules, inventory, work orders) and aptitude for learning new systems. Familiarity with product/process costing, and the ability to factor cost impacts into equipment and process decisions. Willingness and ability to travel periodically between the Port Elgin, NB and Amherst, NS facilities. Why Join Atlantic Windows and Doors? A growing, well-established Atlantic Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years in business. Competitive compensation and benefits package. A collaborative, hands-on environment where your improvements have a direct, visible impact. Opportunities for professional growth as the company expands its operations. How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to careers@atlanticwindows.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and modernize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across two facilities. Coordinate the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new equipment while analyzing production data to reduce downtime and costs.

Requirements

Requires 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience and post-secondary education in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and experience with CAD or ERP systems is highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation • Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Kaizen · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• CAD
• ERP Systems
• Process Simulation
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Equipment Commissioning
• Costing Analysis
• Process Documentation
• Bottleneck Analysis
• Budgeting
• Industrial Engineering

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Construction