Manufacturing Engineer

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Southwestern Ontario; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Automotive manufacturing environment

Opportunity for process leadership

Descripción de la vacante

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for its Chatham-Kent facility. The role focuses on developing and optimizing high-volume automotive manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and performance.

You will lead Lean and continuous improvement projects, support automation and robotics initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related college diploma with significant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Improve workflows, workstations, tooling, fixtures, and methods to raise productivity.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, downtime, and scrap while boosting efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support automation, robotics, welding, stamping, machining, and assembly processes.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and improvements.
• Participate in APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP activities.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes.
• Develop process documentation and work instructions.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

APQP PFMEA PPAP

CAD software

ERP/MES

Automation controls

Robotics & Automation

Welding

Metal stamping

CNC machining

Injection molding

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics Engineering or related college diploma

Herramientas

CAD software

ERP/MES

Automation controls

Descripción del empleo

Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Chatham-Kent, ON

Salary: $65,000 – $100,000 per year

Shift: Night Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization in Chatham-Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, quality, safety, and overall operational performance.

This role will play an important part in supporting advanced manufacturing initiatives, process improvements, automation projects, and new product launches within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Improve production workflows, workstations, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, productivity, equipment performance, and overall efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support automation, robotics, welding, stamping, machining, and assembly processes.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and process improvements.
• Participate in APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP activities.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and manufacturing trials.
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and production costs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related college diploma combined with significant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within automotive manufacturing facility is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Automated Assembly
• Robotics and Automation
• Welding
• Metal Stamping
• CNC Machining
• Injection Molding
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and drive practical engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing systems, ERP/MES, and automation controls.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $65,000 – $100,000, based on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Work within an established automotive manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and manufacturing projects.