Manufacturing Engineer

Wärtsilä; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a skilled Engineer in Vancouver to focus on CNC equipment programming and manufacturing methods improvement. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficiency in lean tools, and mechanical design experience. This role involves collaborating with a passionate team to innovate in the marine and energy markets.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC equipment programming, particularly in milling.
• Good quality awareness and communication skills are essential.
• Mechanical processing and design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC equipment, especially in turning.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods.
• Implement effective process troubleshooting.

Skills

Lean tools proficiency (SMED, JIT, VSM, Kaizen, poka-yoke)

CNC equipment programming (milling)

Good communication and teamwork skills

AutoCAD/3D Skills

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Job description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and a more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

Main Responsibilities:

1. CNC equipment programming (especially in turning), test running, and troubleshooting
2. Develop and improve manufacturing methods including all aspects such as assembly methods, machining methods, tooling, production equipment, provide suggestions for raw materials, product design and quality control practices for Suzhou SLS products.
3. Shorten the standard hours for Suzhou SLS in-house processes to meet the efficiency improvement target together with line manager.
4. Implement quick and effective process (machining & assembly) troubleshooting.
5. Other tasks assigned by line manager.

Requirements:

1. Proficient in using lean tools such as SMED, JIT, VSM, Kaizen, poka-yoke, etc.
2. Be able to communicate/discuss in English
3. CNC equipment programming (especially in milling), test running, and troubleshooting
4. Good quality awareness.
5. Good communication and team working skills.
6. AutoCAD/3D Skills (experience of Inventor is preferred).
7. Bachelor or higher degree in Mechanical
8. Mechanical processing and design experience are preferred.
9. Have shaft line products knowledge, for example stern tube assembly, etc, will be a plus.
10. Be familiar with classification society rules is preferred.

Why you and us
We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.

Contact & next steps
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline of 22nd October 2025 by submitting your application through our careers portal. Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tina Zheng, Talent Acquisition Partner ([e-mail]) with any questions related to this position. (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to)

Please apply by 22nd October 2025 at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.