Manufacturing Engineer
The Manufacturing Engineer designs and maintains machines and tools to optimize plant productivity and efficiency. This includes evaluating processes, planning equipment layouts, and managing costs for new product introductions.
- On-site
- Strathroy-Caradoc, ON
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- Apply by Aug 22, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Summary The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes. Job Duties Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones. Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources. Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles. Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.); Performs all other tasks as assigned by management. Requirements Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. 3-5 years’ automotive Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including hydraulic systems. Knowledge of robots, ergonomics, safety systems, pneumatics, laser cutting, MIG, and resistance welding. Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.) Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision. Strong planning and time management skills. Solid project management skills. Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred. Must be detail oriented.
What you’ll do
The Manufacturing Engineer designs and maintains machines and tools to optimize plant productivity and efficiency. This includes evaluating processes, planning equipment layouts, and managing costs for new product introductions.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering with 3-5 years of automotive experience. Proficiency in CAD software and knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes are essential.
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Manufacturing Process Design
- CAD
- CATIA
- NX
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatics
- MIG Welding
- Resistance Welding
- Laser Cutting
- Ergonomics
- Safety Systems
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Automotive Knowledge
- Self-Starter
- Product Requirements
- Workflow Management
- Planning
- Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA)
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Electric Resistance Welding
- Industrial Engineering
- Problem Solving
- Manufacturing Processes
- Tooling
- Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer (General)
- Industrial and Production Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 22, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
