Manufacturing Engineer

Omnify - Home of LumiSheet™; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LED manufacturing company in Hamilton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate projects, enhance production processes, and improve product design. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and is experienced in AutoCAD and ERP systems. This position offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using AutoCAD and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Own the creation and ongoing management of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate between customers, vendors, and production.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are optimized.

Skills

Process Development

Materials Knowledge

LED Systems

CAD Software

Mechanical design skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Omnify

Omnify is a subsidiary of Lumify Inc., an industry leader in the high‑end LED industry. Lumify is a dynamic and entrepreneurial company looking to expand and continue to lead in multiple markets of the LED back‑lighting industry. Today Omnify is building upon its core business and expanding into new market segments, manufacturing custom LED back‑lighting products for various top brands, such as Estee Lauder, LVH, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Guess, Chanel, Michael Kors, to name a few. We also support leading architectural firms and our integrated strategic partners across North America. Together we illuminate creativity, with a customer‑centric approach. Our Head Office is in Markham, Ontario, with additional manufacturing facilities in South Korea and China.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic production and engineering team. In this role, you'll coordinate across customers, vendors, and internal departments to deliver projects on time—while supporting the practical aspects of designing, building, and assembling custom LED lighting products. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving technical problems, and can communicate clearly with people from all disciplines. You’ll be involved in product design feedback, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement efforts—helping shape how we deliver lighting systems for retail, commercial, and architectural applications.

What You’ll Be Doing – Core Responsibilities

• Own the creation, approval, and ongoing management of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing SOPs, and master production files for all new and existing products.
• Coordinate between customers, vendors, product development, and production to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Release drawings and project documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with product development and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturer and optimized for cost, efficiency, and quality (Design for Manufacturing, Design for Quality).
• Create and maintain PFEAM.
• Collaborate with QA and product development to analyze recurring field failures (e.g., drivers, controllers, LEDs), report findings.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to conduct kaizen events focused on improving First Pass Yield (FPY) and reducing RMAs.

Requirements

Lighting‑Specific Focus Areas

• Process Development: Extrusion, powder coating, anodizing, and other relevant processes for lighting components.
• Materials Knowledge: Understand properties of materials like PMMA, polycarbonate, aluminum, and thermal adhesives.
• LED Systems: Work closely with technologies like addressable RGBW LEDs, PCBs, drivers, DMX/SPI control systems, and thermal management strategies.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure products and processes meet UL, CSA, NOM, and other applicable certifications and standards.

Tools & Technical Skills

• CAD Software: AutoCAD required; proficiency in SolidWorks, Onshape, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Mechanical design skills are mandatory.
• ERP Systems: Experience using ERP software (Epicor preferred) to manage BOMs, routing, and inventory data.
• Microsoft Office: Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret manufacturing data and identify trends for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline such as Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Proven experience using AutoCAD and ERP systems.
• Previous lighting or electronics experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Performance Will Be Measured By

• Project throughput and documentation accuracy.
• Timely release of engineering data.

Benefits

Compensation

We provide a base salary, which will fall into a range depending on your experience.

Accessibility & Special Conditions of Work

The primary workplace is our head office in Markham, ON, with free parking. Public transport is accessible, with a bus stop nearby. We pride ourselves on inclusivity, welcoming applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. Suitable accommodation are provided throughout the hiring process upon request.