Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to own the full lifecycle of manufacturing processes, leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and driving continuous improvement on existing lines.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFA, SAP/MES, Lean Kaizen/5S, and modernizing cells with automated aids, cobots, and digital data collection to ensure robust production and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in electronics/electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating/managing complex product structures in SAP and MES.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610/620 electronics manufacturing and quality standards.
• Lean Manufacturing experience (Kaizen/5S) and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization strategy for new products from pilot to full-rate production.
• Develop production cell architectures, detailed process flows, and assembly work instructions.
• Maximize throughput by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks.
• Modernize production cells with automated assembly aids, cobot integration, and digital data collection systems.
• Administer SAP/MES configurations and production line setups to ensure traceability.

Skills

NPI Launch

SAP

MES

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen/5S

DFM/DFX

IPC Standards

Process Optimization

Cobot automation

Digital data collection

Education

B.A.Sc./B.Eng. degree

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Markham Industrialization Team is seeking a highly technical and process-oriented Manufacturing Process Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of our manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for two primary pillars: leading the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) and driving continuous improvement for existing production lines.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the industrialization strategy for new products, ensuring that assembly processes are capable, repeatable, and scalable from pilot build to full-rate production.
• Lead DFM/DFA initiatives to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and own production cell architectures, detailed process flows, and comprehensive assembly work instructions.
• Maximize throughput by proactively identifying and eliminating production bottlenecks.
• Modernize production cells by deploying advanced manufacturing solutions, including automated assembly aids, cobot integration, and digital data collection systems.
• Execute Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S) to optimize workflows, reduce process cycle times, and minimize operational waste.
• Manage complex product structures in SAP, including the configuration and maintenance of SuperBOMs, Variant Configurators (VC), and production routings.
• Administer the HERMES MES platform, including the setup of production lines, routings, workbenches, and inspection templates to ensure robust digital traceability.
• Act as the technical approver for all engineering changes to ensure production readiness, quality, and process compliance.
• Manage the Engineering Change Management (ECM) lifecycle to ensure seamless technical updates and production continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) or Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, preferably with box builds and system final assembly
• Proven ability to create and manage complex product structures in SAP and MES.
• In-depth familiarity with IPC-A-610/620 electronics manufacturing and quality standards.
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen/5S) and process optimization.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.