Manufacturing Engineer

Apex Aluminum Extrusions; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Drug coverage

RRSP matching

PPE provided

Job summary

Apex Aluminum Extrusions in Langley, BC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, improve, and develop production processes. You will audit processes and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to raise safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities include creating drawings with AutoCAD/OnShape, specifying requirements, and implementing tools and techniques to expand capabilities and reduce costs. Strong lean skills and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on with a technical aptitude for industrial machinery and electronics.
• Engineering degree or equivalent diploma in manufacturing engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Teams), 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or Onshape), and AutoCAD.
• Lean manufacturing skillset and practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in math and unit conversions.
• Comprehension of technical drawings and layouts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and leverage resources as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles to identify specific equipment or procedures to improve.
• Implement improvement plans independently or with external and internal resources, ensuring you have the authority and capability to make changes.
• Define manufacturing procedures and standards, auditing the process to drive productivity improvement.
• Research and specify manufacturing systems and equipment to expand capabilities, reduce costs, and develop best practices within the production process.
• Manage and create drawings (AutoCAD and OnShape) for equipment layouts, components, and assemblies.
• Specify technical requirements and seek quotations from suppliers and contractors.
• Assess equipment and propose improvements to increase productivity, reliability, and safety.
• Design, source, and implement new tools and techniques for the manufacturing process.
• Document procedures in technical documents and write Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support the installation of new equipment and drive changes to existing equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent work

Lean manufacturing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

OnShape

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Apex Aluminum Extrusions offers a stable and fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and craftsmanship drive success. The company continues to grow by investing in its people, processes, and technology. Employees are part of a culture that values consistency, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to build long-term careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Drug coverage, a RRSP matching plan, and all safety and personal protective equipment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will evaluate, improve, and develop new production processes. You will be responsible for auditing manufacturing processes and collaborating with Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position reports directly to the Process Engineer and has the following general duties and responsibilities assigned to their role.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles to identify specific equipment or procedures to improve.
• Implement improvement plans independently or with external and internal resources, ensuring you have the authority and capability to make changes.
• Define manufacturing procedures and standards, auditing the process to drive productivity improvement.
• Research and specify manufacturing systems and equipment to expand capabilities, reduce costs, and develop best practices within the production process.

Engineering Tasks

• Manage and create drawings (AutoCAD and OnShape) for equipment layouts, components, and assemblies.
• Specify technical requirements and seek quotations from suppliers and contractors.
• Assess equipment and propose improvements to increase productivity, reliability, and safety.
• Design, source, and implement new tools and techniques for the manufacturing process.
• Document procedures in technical documents and write Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support the installation of new equipment and drive changes to existing equipment.
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on with a technical aptitude for industrial machinery and electronics.
• Engineering degree or equivalent diploma in manufacturing engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Teams), 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or Onshape), and AutoCAD.
• Lean manufacturing skillset and practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in math and unit conversions.
• Comprehension of technical drawings and layouts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and leverage resources as required.

Equity Statement: Apex Aluminum Extrusions is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible environment for our candidates and employees that reflects the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome Indigenous people, newcomers, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.