Manufacturing Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time off

Volunteering Time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, boost productivity, quality, and efficiency in our Kitchener on-site facility. You will lead improvements, specify tooling, and collaborate with Production and R&D to implement practical solutions.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in lean manufacturing, BOM management in ERP, and hands-on problem solving. Travel ~10% and a focus on safe, efficient manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs in ERP environments.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and review manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Specify and procure equipment for Production and coordinate with third parties.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and uphold 5S.
• Develop tooling concepts and fixtures; improve production jigs and material handling carts.
• Develop test plans to validate new equipment or processes.
• Apply root cause analysis and 8-D methodologies to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support transition of new products from R&D to Production through design/build reviews.
• Assist in health and safety investigations and risk assessments.
• Plan facility layout and material flow improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

EIT status or pursuit of P.Eng designation

Tools

Jira

ERP

PLM platforms

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Python

Bash

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We are looking for an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about improving manufacturing processes to maximize productivity, quality, and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who naturally sees opportunities to simplify complex processes, improve assembly methods, and develop practical solutions that make manufacturing operations safer and more effective. If you're the type of engineer who can spot a better way to build a product, quickly sketch out a tooling concept, anticipate production challenges before they occur, and confidently collaborate with Production and R&D teams to implement improvements, you'll thrive in this hands-on manufacturing environment. You will work on-site in Kitchener and report to the Leader, Operations for AMR.

Your Responsibilities

• Create and review manufacturing processes and work instructions, PFMEAs, updating contents and performing training to roll out changes.
• Specify and procure equipment to support Production, working with third parties as required to coordinate implementation.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and uphold 5S activities.
• Specify, design, build/outsource, and improve production jigs, test fixtures, and material handling carts.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate new equipment or processes.
• Apply root cause analysis and 8-D methodologies to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain manufacturing BOMs in the ERP system.
• Participate in the change management process to implement changes to existing products.
• Support the transition of new products from R&D to Production by participating in design reviews and build reviews.
• Supporting the implementation of established processes such as our ESD Control Program, annual tooling calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Assembly of tooling prototypes and hands-on testing of new production processes.
• Performing risk assessments and participating in health & safety investigations.
• Plan and coordinate facility layout and material flow improvements.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of electromechanical prototyping and assembly, including experience working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) in an ERP environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks for the design of basic fixtures and tooling.
• Experience using business systems such as Jira, ERP, and PLM platforms.
• Competent in performing basic cost-benefit analysis.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA, TPM or preventive maintenance programs, ESD-sensitive products, or industrial health and safety practices is considered an asset.
• Experience with interpreting electrical schematics and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• EIT status, pursuit of a P.Eng designation, or a current P.Eng designation is considered an asset.
• Experience with cobots and robotics in an assembly environment.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental Health Care Spending Account (HCSA - dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Top-Up Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $70,320 - $105,000 with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!