Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Aug 26, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist leads process improvement initiatives, manages capital equipment projects, and optimizes production workflows. They are responsible for developing production standards, training staff, and ensuring manufacturing operations are safe, efficient, and cost-effective.

Job details

Who We Are: Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success. We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity. What You Can Expect: Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services. Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home. Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place. Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage. Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary). Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s. Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education. Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that. Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee. Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - Critical Environments Reporting To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Position Summary The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for supporting and optimizing production through the application of advanced manufacturing engineering knowledge and experience. This role improves processes, introduces new products and equipment, and ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist independently leads project execution, drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops production documentation and standards, and provides technical expertise across equipment, layout, and workflow optimization. This position also plays a key role in equipment commissioning, operator training, and supporting capital investments, ensuring production systems remain reliable and aligned with business, operational, and quality objectives. Key Responsibilities include: Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Support product launches and engineering changes by completing product cost analyses and leading commissioning activities on the production floor. Plan, organize, and direct project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with scope and requirements. Identify equipment or process issues that pose potential safety risks and lead corrective action initiatives. Review, analyze, and approve capital expenditure requests, including technical and financial justification. Procure new production equipment and lead installation, commissioning, and handover to operations. Champion lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, SMED, line balancing, waste reduction, and kanban. Continuously develop expertise in problem solving, continuous improvement, manufacturability, and manufacturing best practices. Support production by developing job instruction details, training production staff, and performing process audits. Create and maintain shop floor layouts, production line configurations, machine capacity data, and labor cost standards. Ensure drawing packages comply with requirements established by design engineering and manufacturing. Provide documentation support, including engineering requests (ERs), engineering change notices (ECNs), work instructions, and related documentation. Lead planning and implementation of department layout updates and line‑balancing initiatives to optimize labor, machine utilization, and waste reduction. Lead the planning, commissioning, operator certification, work‑instruction development, and troubleshooting for test‑rig equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. The Ideal Candidate will have: Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum: Associate’s degree in Process Technology or Industrial Engineering. Experience and Skills Minimum of 5 years working as a Manufacturing Engineering Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing process improvements and implementing production efficiency initiatives. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production workflows. Proven ability to independently manage projects and priorities with minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience with capital equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning. Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing process development. Strong passion for manufacturing, operations, and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Collaborative team player with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities with a demonstrated problem‑solving mindset. Solid technical and mechanical aptitude with a high attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints. Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and drive change. Highly organized, task‑focused, and dependable in follow‑through. Proficiency with computer‑aided design software such as AutoCAD and Solid Edge/SolidWorks. Alignment with Price’s Corporate Values. Experience in sheet‑metal manufacturing or the HVAC industry is an asset. Design experience is an asset. Experience with automation equipment or PLCs is an asset. Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience and a degree in Engineering or Process Technology. Proficiency in CAD software and a strong background in lean manufacturing and project management are required.