Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Kaizen & Improvement

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer in Surrey, BC, to drive process improvements in a high‑mix environment. The role emphasizes Kaizen, standard work, and data-driven problem solving to boost quality, efficiency, and safety.

This is an in‑office position with no remote work. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and 3–7 years of experience, plus proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks and ERP/MES.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related technical field).
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering with Kaizen and standard work.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles are preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems, engineering change control, and work instruction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions for production processes.
• Use data-driven analysis (SPC, Pareto, time studies) to identify bottlenecks or defects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain on process changes and new products.
• Support equipment selection, process validation, and layout optimization for lean flow.
• Lead PFMEA, control plans, and risk assessments; ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Train operators and technicians on changes and lean tools.

Skills

Kaizen

Time studies

Line balancing

A3 problem solving

5-Why

Fishbone

PDCA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Engineering change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MES

Job description

IEM seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer in Surrey, BC, to drive process improvements in a high‑mix environment. The role emphasizes Kaizen, standard work, and data-driven problem solving to boost quality, efficiency, and safety.

This is an in‑office position with no remote work. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and 3–7 years of experience, plus proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks and ERP/MES.