Process Development Engineer

Job summary

Lead fabrication process development for new programs and coordinate pilot builds to ensure successful production launches. Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, OEE enhancements, and the development of standardized work instructions.

Job details

Process Development Engineer Location: Scarborough, ON — On Site Shift: Days Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 annually Our client is a leading manufacturer in advanced metal fabrication, and they are looking for an experienced Process Development Engineer to drive fabrication process development, lead new program launches, and support continuous improvement across production. If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, this role will put you at the center of technical decision-making. What You’ll Do • Lead fabrication process development for new programs and ECNs • Review drawings, support APQP, and provide DFM/GD&T expertise • Define tooling, equipment, and process parameters • Coordinate pilot builds and ensure flawless launch into production • Lead tooling validation, run?at?rate, PPAP, and capability studies • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; drive root cause analysis • Develop standardized work, operator instructions, and training • Support OEE improvements, CI initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts What You Bring • Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma • 10+ years in metal fabrication (automotive preferred) • Strong experience with tooling, fixtures, and fabrication equipment • Ability to read/interpret blueprints, GD&T, SPC, SQC • CAD experience (Creo, AutoCAD) and solid MS Office skills • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership abilities • Experience with tube bending is a strong asset • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage Why This Role Stands Out You’ll be the technical lead for fabrication processes, shaping how new products launch, how equipment is validated, and how production achieves world-class performance. This is a high-impact engineering role with visibility across Operations, Quality, Tooling, and Manufacturing Engineering.

What you’ll do

Lead fabrication process development for new programs and coordinate pilot builds to ensure successful production launches. Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, OEE enhancements, and the development of standardized work instructions.

Requirements

Requires a Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma and over 10 years of experience in metal fabrication, preferably within the automotive sector. Proficiency in CAD software, GD&T, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies is highly desired.

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Metal Fabrication
• Process Development
• APQP
• DFM
• GD&T
• Tooling Validation
• PPAP
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Creo
• AutoCAD
• SPC
• SQC
• Tube Bending
• Lean Six Sigma

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing