Manufacturing Engineer

NovAtel Inc.; Dowling; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Dowling, Ontario. You will support Production and Hardware Design, drive manufacturability improvements, and work on PPAP documentation and DFMs with cross‑functional teams.

You will collaborate to optimize assembly processes, ensure quality and safety, and participate in new product builds and pilots. Strong CAD skills and detail orientation are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in production/manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Safety-conscious with commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience with product testing and assembly.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to follow written instructions and engineering docs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks).
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and assist in the creation of assembly manuals and drawings.
• Provide feedback and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement end-to-end manufacturing solutions with key deliverables such as PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation.
• Conduct DFM analyses with supply chain and Product Development engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve ease of assembly, quality and reliability.
• Participate in new product builds and testing to support manufacturability improvements.
• Conduct prototype and pilot builds to validate new processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Follow procedures and engineering drawings to meet specs and tolerances.
• Ensure compliance with Class 3 IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 for cable/wire harness assemblies.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across processes.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Dowling, Ontario. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role provides hands‑on technical support to our Production and Hardware Design teams, driving improvements in product manufacturability, assembly efficiency, reliability, and quality through collaboration on new product designs, first‑time builds, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Location: This position is based in Dowling, Ontario.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping the production and people‑related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Create and assist in the creation of assembly manuals and drawings.
• Provide feedback and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing operations and improvement projects.
• Developand implement end‑to‑end (dock‑to‑dock) manufacturing solutions, owning key deliverables such as Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other PPAP documentation.
• Work with our supply chain and Product Development engineers to conduct rigorous Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analyses on custom mechanical parts, ensuring supplier capabilities align with our design requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve ease of assembly, product quality, and product reliability.
• Participate in new product builds and testing to support improvements in manufacturability.
• ConductPrototype and Pilot builds to validate new manufacturing processes, leveraging data‑driven insights to proactively identify and resolve assembly challenges, refine product design, and validate process capability before mass production.
• Follow operating procedures, guidelines, and engineering drawings to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.
• Ensure product quality requirements are consistently achieved, including compliance with Class 3 IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 requirements for cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement and act as a key advocate to optimize assembly, design, and business processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience
• Safety conscious with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience with product testing and assembly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks).
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Have:

• Quality and auditing training or certification
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) knowledge and experiences
• Proficiency in Creo CAD software.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing principles (Lean bronze or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) certification)
• Demonstrated practical application of advanced Lean tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S).
• Direct experience with IATF 16949 standards and executing the full PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Expertise in structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, A3, Fishbone).
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 Class 3 standards.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Accountable, dependable, and results‑oriented.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with a hands‑on approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

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