Manufacturing Engineer: DFM, CNC & Fixture Design

EM Dynamics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Dynamics, a proudly Canadian owned manufacturing solution facility, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge high‑level design with shop‑floor execution. You will review CAD models, design robust fixtures in SolidWorks, and optimize processes for CNC milling/turning while collaborating with CNC machinists to improve quality and efficiency.

Fluent SolidWorks skills and deep CNC machining knowledge will drive manufacturability and cycle‑time improvements across diverse client projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on CNC machining or engineering support.
• CAM programming using Mastercam or equivalent.
• Able to read complex engineering prints and apply GD&T.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling/turning processes.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, with root‑cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD models and drawings to identify manufacturability risks, recommend design tweaks, and optimize parts for CNC machining.
• Estimate machine run times, setup requirements, tooling costs, and material yield for new project proposals.
• Use Mastercam or similar CAM software to generate/verify toolpaths and select cutting tools.
• Create detailed manufacturing routing steps, tool lists, and operation prints.
• Model and validate custom work holding fixtures and production tooling in SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers, machinists, and QA to reduce scrap and optimize cycles.
• Establish standardized feeds, speeds, and tooling libraries across equipment.

Skills

Machining background

CAM programming

GD&T reading

DFM expertise

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Esprit

Fusion 360

SolidWorks CAM

GibbsCAM

Job description

EM Dynamics, a proudly Canadian owned manufacturing solution facility, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge high‑level design with shop‑floor execution. You will review CAD models, design robust fixtures in SolidWorks, and optimize processes for CNC milling/turning while collaborating with CNC machinists to improve quality and efficiency.

Fluent SolidWorks skills and deep CNC machining knowledge will drive manufacturability and cycle‑time improvements across diverse client projects.