Junior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Improvement

BWXT; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Hybrid schedules

Referral bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Diversity & inclusion

Team-building activities

Job summary

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Process Improvement & Development to strengthen shop processes and documentation.

You will help identify wastes, develop lean improvements, and support manufacturing with routing, tooling, and KPI-related activities. The role focuses on reducing cycle time, improving throughput, and boosting quality by implementing lean-based strategies and supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• New graduates or up to 2 years experience.
• Understanding of basic drafting, engineering calculations, and CAD/SolidWorks.
• Exposure to lean concepts; willingness to train in lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and improve shop routings and procedures (Fitting, Welding, Machining, Assembly, Testing).
• Identify required resources, tooling, fixtures, and procedural standards.
• Support value stream mapping, process flow analysis, bottleneck identification, and cycle time reduction initiatives.
• Participate in OEE/OLE KPI development and monitoring.
• Assist in resolving non-conforming product conditions through root cause analysis and corrective documentation.
• Assist in designing/adjusting tools, fixtures, rigging plans, or sketches using classical or FEA engineering principles (training provided).
• Provide shop-level support and training for improved procedures.
• Support lean culture by helping coach peers on problem-solving and continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Drafting

Engineering calculations

CAD/SolidWorks

Lean concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

BWXT Canada Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Process Improvement & Development to strengthen shop processes and documentation.

You will help identify wastes, develop lean improvements, and support manufacturing with routing, tooling, and KPI-related activities. The role focuses on reducing cycle time, improving throughput, and boosting quality by implementing lean-based strategies and supporting cross-functional teams.