Manufacturing Engineer

IEC Holden; Brockville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance motor refurbishment processes. The successful candidate will own technical problem-solving and process improvements, aiming for measurable gains in quality and efficiency. Strong expertise in motor engineering and a data-driven approach are essential. This is a full-time role based in Brockville.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality motor refurbishment at the facility.
• Drive measurable gains in quality and reliability.
• Develop work instructions and maintenance plans.

Skills

Deep Expertise in Motor/Coil Engineering

Process Engineering & Industrialization

Analytical & Data-Driven

Cost-Conscious Engineering

Cross-Functional Influence

Documentation & Standards

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Brockville

Description

Mission: Ensure IEC’s Brockville facility delivers high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective motor refurbishment. As the sole engineer, own technical problem-solving, process improvements, and operational engineering solutions. Drive measurable gains in quality, throughput, and reliability through technical expertise, collaboration, and full accountability for engineering outcomes—without direct people management.

Outcomes:

1. Process Documentation & Control: Develop and maintain complete, accurate work instructions, travellers, routings, and specifications for 100% of operations within 6 months.

• Maintain >95% uptime across all shop and specialized equipment through preventive maintenance planning, engineering oversight, and root cause analysis of breakdowns.
• Implement documented maintenance standards and improvement plans for critical equipment.

3. Quality: Reduce defect or rework rates by 15% within 12 months through engineering-driven process improvements and operator guidance.

4. Process Efficiency: Reduce standard hours for key operations by 5% within 12 months through tooling, layout, or method improvements.

• Complete reverse engineering of new or unknown components within X days of identification to enable uninterrupted operations and delivery commitments.
• Resolve >90% of technical issues within 1 week of reporting, minimizing production delays and downtime.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deep Expertise in Motor/Coil Engineering: winding, insulation systems, testing, and manufacturing methods.
• Process Engineering & Industrialization: ability to design, validate, and scale robust manufacturing processes.
• Analytical & Data-Driven: uses KPIs, data, and structured problem-solving to make decisions and drive improvements.
• Cost-Conscious Engineering: balances design choices, materials, and processes with cost implications.
• Cross-Functional Influence: able to lead through technical expertise and collaboration, not authority.
• Documentation & Standards: strong discipline in specifications, process sheets, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs.