Manufacturing Engineer

Expand Reach Inc.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Reach Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ontario to lead the transition of new products from design to pilot builds and full-scale production.

You will develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. You will create and maintain manufacturing documentation, drive DFM/DFA, perform root cause analysis, and lead cross-functional teams to reduce COPQ while ensuring production readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a low-volume, high-mix environment and experience leading NPI.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA, GD&T, D/P-FMEA, process validation and root cause analysis.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or AutoCAD, MS Office, ERP systems; BOMs, routings and ECO processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of new products from design through pilot builds into full-scale production.
• Develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (BOMs, routings, work instructions, test procedures, PFMEA, cycle times).
• Drive DFx, DFA, and cost optimization in collaboration with Product Engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

• Process Development & NPI: Lead the transition of new products from design through pilot builds into full-scale production, developing, implementing, and validating manufacturing processes for both new and existing products.
• Documentation & Standards: Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Manufacturing BOMs, routings, work instructions, test procedures, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, cycle time standards, equipment, fixtures, jigs, and tools.
• Design & Optimization: Partner with Product Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization.
• Quality & Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, increase First Pass Yield (FPY), and lower Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to support product lifecycle improvements and cost reduction.
• Engineering & Production Support: 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.
• Stakeholder Representation: Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative in technical meetings, customer discussions, and production readiness reviews. Support customer quotations, technical inquiries, and internal, customer, or third-party quality audits.
• Travel: Occasionally travel to customer or supplier locations as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and process development.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong background in DFM, DFA, GD&T, D/P-FMEA, process validation, and Root Cause Analysis. Familiarity with hardware testing and validation methodologies is an asset.
• Systems & Tools: Proficient with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and ERP systems. Hands-on experience with BOM structures, routings, and ECO processes.
• Tooling Design: Experience designing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and production aids.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills without direct authority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.