Engineering - Manufacturing Technologist

EQI Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EQI Canada, located in Cambridge, ON, seeks an Engineering - Manufacturing Technologist to join our industrial team. The role supports engineering and manufacturing with tooling guidance, fixture design, CNC programming, and process improvements in our machine shop.

You will collaborate across departments, manage ERP/MRP workflows, and contribute to cost analysis, project management, and quality assurance while applying GD&T and SolidWorks-based design.

Qualifications

• 3-year Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years CNC programming, fixture design, process planning, cutting tool selection.
• Knowledge of casting, materials, heat treatment, plating and painting is an asset.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Engineering drawing and document control (PDM, ECN).
• Part setup and maintenance in ERP.
• CNC programming for lathes, HMCs and VMCs.
• Design fixtures and fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Lead and support new part production and cost analysis.
• Process planning, GD&T interpretation, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

CNC programming

Fixture design

Process planning

GD&T

Technical problem solving

Project management

Education

Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PDM

MS Office

Job description

Engineering - Manufacturing Technologist

Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Company Overview

Welcome to EQI Canada (formerly Accucam Machining). EQI delivers supply chain certainty for global industrial equipment manufacturers. Our proprietary global production network of suppliers offers expansive capacity for producing line-ready metal components. EQI offers tailored solutions to meet the complex needs of your manufacturing process. We simplify your supply chain by bundling metal products with a broad range of engineering, logistics , and value-added services.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Technologist supports the Engineering and Manufacturing teams at EQI Canada. In this position you will work with employees in our machine shop to provide technical guidance and support on tooling, programming, fixtures and problem-solving.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this is an onsite role at our Sheldon Drive manufacturing facility in Cambridge, ON.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineering drawing and document control (PDM, ECN).
• Part setup and maintenance in ERP.
• Job creation in ERP for tooling and non-production work.
• Selection and application of cutting tools.
• CNC programming for lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centres.
• Process Planning.
• Read, interpret, and apply GD&T.
• Technical review of parts produced by partner suppliers.
• Design work-holding and assembly fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Lead and support in-house fixture builds.
• Lead and support new part production.
• Material and subcontract RFQs.
• Project Management.
• Part and project cost analysis.
• Collaborate with and support all departments and vendors.
• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process improvement, cycle time optimization.
• Develop inspection methods and data interpretation.
• Understanding of material properties.
• Understanding of castings and forgings.
• Understanding of heat treatment, plating, painting processes.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 3-year Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years experience in CNC programming, fixture design, process planning, cutting tool selection and application or related field
• Knowledge of casting, materials, heat treatment, plating and painting considered an asset
• Proficient in use of 3D modelling software, such as Solidworks
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Compensation

• Participation in annual bonus program

Benefits

• Benefits (health, dental, drug coverage, massage, physio, chiropractor, life insurance, long term disability)
• RRSP with employer match

Vacancy Type

This position is a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure

EQI Canada does not use AI for screening, assessment or selection of candidates.

Accessibility

EQI welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the hiring process upon request.