Manufacturing Engineer

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for electric vehicle production, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Key tasks include defining assembly lines using process documentation, designing and commissioning production tools, and driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.

Job details

Description Taiga Motors, a rapidly growing off-road electric vehicle technology and manufacturing company, is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for our production facilities. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient assembly of Taiga’s innovative products, with a focus on quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain the highest production standards. Key Responsibilities: Develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from initial design through startup, handover, and continuous improvements. Define, implement, and support assembly lines using PFDs, PFMEA, line balancing, process windows, and root cause analysis (RCA). Design, test, and commission production tools and equipment such as welding cells, lifting devices, testing equipment. Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) efforts to reduce costs and improve assembly quality, proposing concrete solutions for optimization. Perform risk assessments, manage cost and time constraints, and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. Lead feature development for production support software, enhancing ERP, MES, project tracking, and IoT systems to streamline operations. Collaborate with logistics, quality, and other functions to improve line efficiency while proactively managing contractors and suppliers. Provide comprehensive process documentation, operating instructions, and continuous feedback to support sustainable process improvements Requirements: Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field 5+ years as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer or similar role Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design Familiarity with project management, lean manufacturing and quality assurance techniques Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations Well-versed in relevant software (e.g. CAD, MS Office) Hands-on technical background in manufacturing Meticulous, attention to detail and innovative mindset Great communication skills Able to work autonomously and as part of a team Benefits Play a key role in bringing off-road electric vehicles to market. Company events - barbecues, employee demo days, etc. Comprehensive health plan Group RRSP Taiga values diversity in hiring and in its workforce, and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds, education and experience. We recognize that there are many barriers to equal access to employment and career development opportunities, and we strive to hire groups that are under-represented in the technology industry. Diversity at Taiga means fostering a workplace where differences are valued for the contributions they make to our great team. Thank you for your interest in TAIGA. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. About Taiga Motors: Taiga is a Canadian company reinventing the powersports experience with revolutionary electric powersports vehicles. Through a clean-sheet engineering approach Taiga has pushed the frontiers of electric technology to achieve the extreme power-to-weight ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The product lineup currently includes electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit www.taigamotors.com.

What you’ll do

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for electric vehicle production, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Key tasks include defining assembly lines using process documentation, designing and commissioning production tools, and driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field along with over five years of experience as a manufacturing or process engineer. Essential knowledge includes manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, tool design, lean manufacturing, and quality assurance techniques, alongside proficiency in relevant software like CAD.

Benefits

• Company events
• Health plan
• Group RRSP

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Process Design
• Process Optimization
• Assembly Line Setup
• PFMEA
• Line Balancing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Tool Design
• DFMA
• Risk Assessment
• ERP Systems
• MES Systems
• IoT Systems
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• CAD

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Software
• Trades

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