Manufacturing Engineer

Sinclair Technologies; Aurora; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Training funds

On-site parking

GO Train access

Referral program

Job summary

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development for high-mix, low-volume production in Aurora, ON. You will drive NPI transitions, DFMs, DFAs, and cost optimization while partnering with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment with strong emphasis on Lean practices and FPY improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in low-volume, high-mix environment.
• Proven experience leading NPI and manufacturing process development.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement project experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Lead the transition of new products from design through pilot builds into full-scale production.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, work instructions, test procedures, PFMEA, and process diagrams.
• Partner with Product Engineering to drive DFM/DFA and cost optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve throughput, and FPY.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

NPI

Lean manufacturing

DFM

DFA

GD&T

Root cause analysis

ERP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc, is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 75 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

www.sinctech.com/pages/about-us

Summary

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Senior Director of Operations

Work Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary Range: CA$50,000.00 to CA$90,000.00

Location: Aurora, ON

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to support New Product Introduction (NPI), production efficiency, product quality, and cost competitiveness. This role serves as the manufacturing engineering technical lead, partnering with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure products are designed and manufactured using robust, efficient, and scalable processes.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys leading technical projects, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for the following responsibilities, which include but not be limited to:

• Develop, implement, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Lead the transition of new products from design through pilot builds into full‑scale production.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Manufacturing BOMs, routings, work instructions, test procedures, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, cycle time standards, equipment, fixture, jig, and tools.
• Partner with Product Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, increase First Pass Yield (FPY), and lower Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers to support product lifecycle improvements and cost reduction.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), process validation, production readiness, and manufacturing cost estimates for quotations.
• Provide day‑to‑day manufacturing engineering support to production, resolving technical issues and improving process capability and equipment effectiveness.
• Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative in cross‑functional meetings, customer discussions, and production readiness reviews.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party quality audits.
• Support customer quotation and technical inquiry.
• Occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development.
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Experience leading cross‑functional technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA, GD&T, D/P-FMEA, process validation, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, BOM structures, routings, Engineering Change (ECO) processes, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience designing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and production aids.
• Familiarity with hardware testing and validation methodologies is an asset.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and results oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP matching.
• Job‑related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• 100% reimbursed job‑related training.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on‑site parking & a 5‑minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off‑campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with work authorization.

The Company’s recruitment platform relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to establish a Profile Relevancy score based on an initial comparison of an applicant’s education, experience, and skills against the education, experience, and skills requirements in the job description. This is one of many factors that the recruitment team will review in making interview decisions; there are no cut‑off scores, and all applications remain visible to the recruitment team. Candidates may choose to opt out from this review in which case their score will be listed as "Not Available".

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.