Manufacturing Engineering Assistant - GRD

Price Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tea and coffee at Price Café

Job summary

Price Industries Limited in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Assistant CO-OP for a 4- or 8-month term in the GRD Department. This role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, cost analysis, and production changes.

You'll support machine moves, setup, and removal with cross-functional teams, assist with lean initiatives like 5S, and help develop job instructions and 2D CAD layouts.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering/Technology program.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to read and create technical drawings.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interested in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support machine moves, setup, and removal by working with contractors, maintenance, and other teams.
• Help launch new product updates, including cost analysis and production changes.
• Take part in projects that improve safety, equipment, and processes, including machine design improvements using Solidworks.
• Assist with planning and tracking small improvement projects.
• Help review and document manufacturing processes across different departments and products.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (like 5S, waste reduction, and time studies).
• Support new equipment selection, setup, and commissioning.
• Create or update job instructions and training materials.
• Assist with shop floor layout changes using 2D CAD tools.
• Occasionally help with machinery troubleshooting and testing.
• Share updates on project progress and challenges.

Skills

Reading drawings

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Eng/Tech

Tools

Solidworks

2D CAD

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Assistant - GRD

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Who We Are:

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com ). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.

After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect:

Personal and Professional Development -We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.

Community Involvement -Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Manufacturing Engineering Assistant - GRD

(CO-OP 4-Month or 8-Month Term)

Price industries Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Assistant CO-OP Student from September to December or September to April within our GRD Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support machine moves, setup, and removal by working with contractors, maintenance, and other teams.
• Help launch new product updates, including cost analysis and production changes.
• Take part in projects that improve safety, equipment, and processes, including machine design improvements using Solidworks.
• Assist with planning and tracking small improvement projects.
• Help review and document manufacturing processes across different departments and products.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (like 5S, waste reduction, and time studies).
• Support new equipment selection, setup, and commissioning.
• Create or update job instructions and training materials.
• Assist with shop floor layout changes using 2D CAD tools.
• Occasionally help with machinery troubleshooting and testing.
• Share updates on project progress and challenges.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Enrolled in a Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering/Technology program.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to read and create technical drawings.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Interested in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement.

Core Attributes

• Eager to learn
• Decisive
• Values organization

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.