Manufacturing Engineer – Machining & DFM

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

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a strong stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity. The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together. We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client’s expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who bridges the gap between high-level mechanical design and shop-floor machining execution. In this role, you will evaluate customer CAD models and complex drawings, design robust work holding fixtures in SolidWorks, establish efficient machining processes, and work directly with our CNC machinists to solve real-world fabrication challenges.

If you have a deep background in CNC machining (milling, turning, tooling, speeds & feeds), a strong engineering mindset, and fluent SolidWorks skills, this position offers the opportunity to drive quality, efficiency, and manufacturability across a wide variety of client projects.

Is This an Existing Vacancy? No — this posting is for a new vacancy.

Job Duties:

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Analysis: Review customer CAD models and engineering drawings (GD&T) to identify manufacturability risks, recommend design tweaks, and optimize parts for CNC machining.
• Quoting & Estimation Support: Assist the quoting team by estimating machine run times, setup requirements, tooling costs, and material yield for new project proposals.
• CAM Programming & Strategy Verification: Utilize Mastercam or similar CAM software to generate/verify toolpaths, select cutting tools, determine optimal feeds and speeds, and prove out machining feasibility for complex parts.
• Process Development & Planning: Create detailed manufacturing routing steps, tool lists, and operation prints for complex machined components.
• Fixturing & Tooling Design: Model, detail, and validate custom work holding fixtures, soft jaws and production tooling in SolidWorks.
• Shop-Floor Troubleshooting: Collaborate closely with CNC programmers, machinists, and quality control inspectors to solve machining issues, optimize cycle times, and reduce scrap rates.
• Engineering Standard & Process Optimization: Establish standardized feeds, speeds, cut strategies, and tooling libraries across equipment to drive consistent quality and cycle-time efficiency.

Qualifications/Education/Technical Skills:

• Machining Background: 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience operating, setting up, or
• programming CNC mills/lathes, or direct engineering experience supporting precision machining environments and an understanding of physics, material science (steels, aluminum, alloys, plastics), and cutting mechanics.
• CAM Proficiency: Demonstrated hands‑on experience in CAM programming using Mastercam or equivalent platforms (Esprit, Fusion 360, SolidWorks CAM, GibbsCAM).
• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Proficient in reading complex engineering prints and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing correctly.
• Deep DFM Expertise: Strong practical understanding of manufacturing processes—specifically CNC milling/turning
• Analytical & Detail‑Oriented: Strong root‑cause analysis skills, problem‑solving discipline
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, floor machinists, and executive leadership.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Multi-Disciplinary Fabrication: Dual familiarity with both precision CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication/welding.
• Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of trade certifications and hands‑on engineering experience.

Accommodation Requirements: We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Use of AI:

We use artificial intelligence tools to help screen applications during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.