Corporate Manufacturing/Process Engineer

North West Rubber Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd. in Abbotsford, BC, is seeking a Corporate Manufacturing/Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations across facilities, focusing on equipment improvement, process optimization, chronic issue resolution, and capital projects.

This hands-on engineering role requires strong mechanical and process knowledge. The engineer will work closely with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, product quality, throughput, safety, and overall manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving in industrial environments.
• Experience with heating/cooling systems, bulk material handling, and pneumatic conveying.
• Experience with equipment modifications and capital projects; budget management.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, controls, and industrial automation preferred.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/In Inventor) preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis and project-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, vendors and plant leadership.
• Strong communication and ability to translate technical info to non-technical audiences.
• Occasional travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve chronic equipment and process issues.
• Design and implement improvements to manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Evaluate and optimize process heating and cooling systems including steam and water.
• Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems.
• Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve process consistency and throughput.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment reliability.
• Support improvements involving PLCs, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation.
• Develop or review equipment drawings, specs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure modifications meet safety and engineering requirements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize improvements across locations.

Skills

5+ years experience

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks / AutoCAD / Inventor

Industrial automation tools

PLC/controls experience

Job description

The Corporate Manufacturing/Process Engineer will support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities, focusing on equipment improvement, process optimization, chronic problem resolution, and capital projects.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong mechanical and process knowledge. The engineer will work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, product quality, throughput, safety, and overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, and permanently resolve chronic equipment and process issues.
• Design and implement improvements to existing manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Evaluate and optimize process heating and cooling systems, including steam and water systems.
• Improve bulk material handling and conveying systems, including pneumatic conveying, blowers, and feeding equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing parameters to improve process consistency, cycle time, quality, and throughput.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead capital projects from concept and justification through design, installation, and commissioning.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures.
• Support improvements involving PLCs, controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation.
• Develop or review equipment drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure equipment modifications and new installations meet applicable engineering and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize successful improvements across manufacturing locations.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on industrial equipment troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial heating and cooling systems, including repair, optimization and design.
• Experience with bulk material handling and/or pneumatic conveying systems.
• Proven experience with equipment modifications and capital projects; including budget management and business case preparation.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, controls, and industrial automation preferred.
• CAD experience such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis and project-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and plant leadership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel occasionally between company manufacturing facilities.