Manufacturing Engineer

Fluxwerx Illumination Inc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluxwerx Illumination Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive NPI from concept to production ramp, optimize line design, and advance continuous improvement across the plant. You will mentor engineers, manage multiple projects, and ensure scalable, cost‑effective manufacturing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, with CAD/ERP skills and a hands‑on problem‑solving mindset. A strong background in LED lighting manufacturing is asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering or related field with 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years progressive manufacturing engineering experience, shopfloor/production background.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Professional English proficiency; cross‑functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of BOM/ECN management in ERP systems; CAD tooling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing engineering roadmap aligned with NPI, line design, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and manage Manufacturing Engineers (Electrical and Mechanical).
• Escalate and drive root cause analysis for production issues and risks.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Lead planning for NPI, equipment, process, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical sign‑off on processes, tooling concepts, and automation strategies.
• Oversee capacity planning, line design, and factory layout optimization.
• Drive cost reduction via BOM consolidation and supplier optimization.

Skills

NPI launches

Leadership

Project management

ERP BOM/ECN

Lean Six Sigma

CAD tools

Cross‑functional comms

Production engineering

Quality & process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Infor/Syteline ERP

SPEA T100L

Job description

Report to the Director of Operations, you'll set the direction for manufacturing engineering across NPI, production line design, and continuous improvement.

Oversee daily operations related to production, partnering closely with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to keep engineering execution aligned with business goals. This is a role for someone who thrives moving between strategic planning and hands‑on problem-solving on the shop floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the manufacturing engineering roadmap, aligning NPI [New Product Introduction], line & packaging design, and continuous improvement with business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers (Electrical and Mechanical), including workload prioritisation and technical development.
• Serve as primary escalation point for production issues, yield loss, and technical risk; drive root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Project Management

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are achieved.
• Develop project plans, priorities, milestones, and resource requirements for NPI, equipment, process, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track project progress, identify risks or roadblocks, and drive actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and leadership, including status, risks, decisions, and next steps.

NPI & Production

• Oversee the full NPI lifecycle: sales kit production, packaging capability, line commissioning, ramp‑up, and execution.
• Define and enforce manufacturing standards, best practises, and process documentation (work instructions, process flows, SOPs).
• Lead capacity planning, line design, and factory layout optimization to support scalability.
• Provide technical sign‑off on manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and automation strategies.
• Support line balancing and takt time studies; analyse yield, cycle time, and defect data to drive improvement.
• Execute ECNs and maintain BOM integrity across active product families.

Equipment & Technical Ownership

• Lead setup, optimisation, and test strategy development for PCBA test systems (e.g., SPEA T100L), improving test coverage, yield, and throughput.
• Operate and support Class 1 laser systems for precision processing; manage equipment qualification, calibration, and safety compliance.

Cost Optimization

• Identify and execute BOM‑level cost reduction opportunities with Supply Chain and Design.
• Lead design consolidation initiatives to reduce part count and simplify assembly.
• Deliver material cost savings through supplier optimisation and substitution programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering and / or have more than five years of equivalent experience or a related field;

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Have 5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, ideally including shopfloor or hands‑on production background
• Excellent ability to work in teams in a context of constant and rapid change;
• Be able to manage several projects at once;
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge in assembly or production line as an asset.
• Demonstrated experience owning NPI launches from concept through production ramp
• Strong working knowledge of BOM and ECN [Engineering Change Notice] management within an ERP system (e.g., Infor, Syteline, or similar)
• Experience with PCBA test systems and/or precision laser processing equipment is a strong asset
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, FMEA, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, DraftSight, or equivalent)
• Proven people leadership: mentoring, workload prioritisation, and performance development
• Strong cross‑functional communicator, comfortable working with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
• A track record of measurable results — cost savings, yield improvement, cycle time reduction
• Experience in architectural or industrial LED lighting manufacturing is an asset.
• CNC machining exposure (e.g., Tormach or similar) is an asset.
• Forklift and Occupational First Aid certifications is an asset.

COMPETENCIES

• Own it takes accountability for outcomes
• Hustle with discipline moves with pace and rigour
• Share what works spreads best practise across sites
• Raise the bar sets and lifts the standard
• Win together builds across brands and functions

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment office, plant floor
• Travel: N/A

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range: 90k - 110k/year