Configuration Technician (Engineering)

H2R Business Solutions; Brantford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Configuration Documentation specialist to ensure every job reaching the shop floor has the correct drawings, specifications, routings, and revisions for smooth production and inspection.

You will catch gaps early and raise questions to the Configuration Engineer for final decisions. You will prepare manufacturing packages, verify revisions, update routings/BOMs in ERP, and process engineering changes with meticulous traceability, supporting

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technician, or related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing terms and processes.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documents, revisions, and priorities accurately.
• Good judgment in spotting discrepancies and knowing when to ask for technical clarification.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain manufacturing packages, including drawings, specifications, routings (the sequence of production steps), and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Verify that packages are complete and on the correct revision before they’re released to the shop floor.
• Create and update routings and Bills of Materials in the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Process approved engineering changes, update affected documents, and maintain revision records and traceability.
• Identify missing information or conflicting requirements and elevate technical questions to the Configuration Engineer.
• Respond to production requests for drawings and documentation, and help investigate documentation issues found on the shop floor.
• Maintain standard templates and help improve and standardize document control processes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Document control

Attention to detail

Multi-document management

Technical communication

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng. Tech Diploma or related field

Tools

ERP systems

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd. is the North American leader in refurbishment, design, and manufacture of Babbitt bearings for the Hydro, Power Generation, and Marine markets. Our skill sets are based on many years of experience providing Engineered Bearing Solutions to our customers that meet or exceed the application demand.

CBB is committed to the integrity of manufacturing and repair of Babbitt bearings. We were founded on the premise that there was a need for a specialized babbitt bearing manufacturer in North America. In 1981, we made a bold and brave business decision to focus solely on bearing production. This commitment and specialization made us one of the world’s most prominent babbitt bearing facilities. We produce superior, specialized babbitt bearings to OEM specifications for equipment.

Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd. manufactures and repairs different forms of critical bearings and associated industrial products used in the energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Canadian Specialty Castings manufactures many different alloy castings at its Canadian Specialty Casting facility. Understanding and experience of design, quality, and manufacturing with different materials, specifications, complex turning and five-axis machining, assembly, and special processes is a significant asset.

About the Role

This is a hands-on technical documentation role supporting the Configuration Engineering team. You'll make sure every job that reaches the shop floor has the right drawings, specifications, routings, and revisions, so production and inspection teams can work without delays or confusion. You'll catch gaps and inconsistencies early and bring technical questions to the Configuration Engineer, who makes the final engineering decisions.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and maintain manufacturing packages, including drawings, specifications, routings (the sequence of production steps), and Bills of Materials (BOMs)


• Verify that packages are complete and on the correct revision before they’re released to the shop floor


• Create and update routings and Bills of Materials in the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system


• Process approved engineering changes, update affected documents, and maintain revision records and traceability


• Identify missing information or conflicting requirements and elevate technical questions to the Configuration Engineer


• Respond to production requests for drawings and documentation, and help investigate documentation issues found on the shop floor


• Maintain standard templates and help improve and standardize document control processes

Who You'll Work With

The Configuration Engineer, Technical Advisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Project Management.

Must-Haves

• Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technician, or a related technical field, or equivalent manufacturing experience


• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation


• Working knowledge of manufacturing terms and processes


• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documents, revisions, and priorities accurately


• Good judgment in spotting discrepancies and knowing when to ask for technical clarification


• Strong computer and data-entry skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)


• Experience with routings, Bills of Materials, revision control, document control, or manufacturing work packages


• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other manufacturing systems


• Background in machining, engineered-to-order (custom-built) products, heavy manufacturing, or repair

What Success Looks Like

Production receives accurate, complete, and organized packages, with no time lost searching for information or figuring out which revision applies.

This is a current vacancy. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the recruitment process. Accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and employment process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).