Industrial Engineering Coordinator

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Toronto is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Industrial Engineer to own end-to-end furniture manufacturing processes. You will translate requirements into clear instructions for production, ERP setup and process improvements, while maintaining ERP data and documentation.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to resolve design and manufacturability issues, develop standard work, and contribute to cost analyses.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood).
• Strong project and time management skills; experience handling multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards.
• 3D modelling and design experience using SolidWorks preferred; SolidWorks PDM preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Very good verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand and own end-to-end process of furniture manufacturing at scale.
• Translate requirements into instructions for production, scheduling, inventory, and operations improvement.
• Coordinate changes to production processes, ERP setup and products based on manufacturing and business needs.
• Maintain engineering and ERP data including item masters, BOMs, routings, work instructions and production docs.
• Review assembly layouts and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve product issues involving function and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain standard work, process docs and training materials.
• Assist with cost analysis, quote gathering, material usage review and value-engineering efforts.
• Support post-launch validation of products, process changes and ERP updates; resolve launch issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3-5 Years Engineering Experience

SolidWorks 3D Modeling

ERP Systems Experience

Project Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

ERP Systems

3D Modeling Software

Project Management Software

Job description

• Learn, understand and own the end-to-end process of furniture manufacturing at scale
• Translate new requirements into clear instructions and guidance for production, scheduling, inventory and operations improvement departments
• Understand production, ERP and engineering requirements related to furniture manufacturing
• Coordinate changes to production processes, ERP setup and products based on manufacturing and business requirements
• Incorporate technical advances in manufacturing processes and materials while understanding supplier capabilities
• Maintain engineering and ERP data, including item masters, bills of materials, routings, work instructions and production documentation
• Review assembly layouts and suggest improvements
• Coordinate engineering change implementation, including reviewing requirements, communicating impacts, supporting approvals and updating drawings, ERP data and production instructions
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary project teams to solve product issues involving function, manufacturability, technical compatibility, testing and installation
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation and training materials
• Complete root cause analysis and recommend immediate and long-term changes
• Assist with cost analysis, quote gathering, material-usage review and value-engineering efforts
• Support post-launch validation of products, process changes and ERP updates; resolve launch issues and capture lessons learned
• Liaise with third-party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions
• Participate in design reviews covering drawings, manufacturing process, capability, efficiency and quality planning
• Provide launch documentation, data and information for full production
• Contribute to new processes and tools that improve development
• Provide engineering expertise to other departments and support claims and warranty issues
• Acquire knowledge of industry trends, standards, manufacturing, materials, technology, competitive products, engineering practices, environmental issues and sustainable design
• Deliver zero defects at launch through quality planning

Requirements

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (i.e. sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood)
• Good project and time management skills; experience handling multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards
• 3D modelling and design experience using SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM preferred
• Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes
• Very good verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in diverse multidisciplinary team environments and individually with minimum supervision
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects may be required
• Overtime as required
• May be exposed to manufacturing hazards
• May be required to use PPE

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in furniture manufacturing processes, including engineering and ERP systems, while effectively coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. Proficient in 3D modeling and design, with a strong understanding of industry standards and materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 3-5 Years Engineering Experience
• SolidWorks 3D Modeling
• ERP Systems Experience
• Project Management Skills

Hard Skills

• Furniture Manufacturing Processes
• Engineering Change Implementation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• Bill of Materials Management
• Production Documentation
• Technical Compatibility Assessment
• Quality Planning
• Value Engineering
• Supplier Liaison

Soft Skills

• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• ANSI/BIFMA Standards
• Manufacturing Hazards
• Sustainable Design
• Environmental Issues
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks PDM
• ERP Systems
• 3D Modeling Software
• Manufacturing Tools
• Project Management Software