Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - GRD

Price Industries; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the specification, justification, and implementation of new machinery and automation initiatives. You will coordinate manufacturing support projects, update documentation, and drive safety improvements in line with CSA standards.

The role requires designing safety guards and machine modifications, creating shop drawings, and maintaining ERP-based work cell data.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or similar role, with proven project leadership.
• Proficient in CAD software (2D/3D) and MS Office; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, justification, and implementation of new machinery and automation solutions.
• Coordinate and manage manufacturing support projects including documentation updates and safety improvements.
• Identify initiatives to resolve equipment and process safety hazards ensuring CSA standards compliance.
• Design and implement safety guards, fixtures, tools, and machine modifications with shop drawings.
• Develop and maintain work cell, operations and routing information in ERP systems.
• Lead machine and cell moves, commissioning, and decommissioning with contractors and maintenance teams.
• Support product launches and changes including product costing analyses and production changes.
• Provide production support through machinery troubleshooting, testing, and documentation.
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives and participate in Kaizen activities (5S, line balancing, waste reduction, time studies).
• Maintain and optimize shop floor layouts using 2D CAD software.
• Assist maintenance and production teams with preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain high level of personal project management and documentation of decisions.

Skills

CAD 2D/3D

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng degree

Tools

2D/3D CAD software

IFS ERP

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the specification, financial justification, and implementation of new machinery, automation solutions, and strategic-level process improvements
• Coordinate and manage manufacturing support projects, including documentation updates, quality investigations, safety improvements and continuous improvement efforts
• Identify and spearhead initiatives to resolve equipment and process safety hazards, ensuring compliance with CSA standards and company safety policies
• Design and implement safety guards, fixtures, tools, machine modifications, and other production implements, including creating shop drawings for parts and assemblies
• Develop and maintain work cell, operations and routing information in ERP systems
• Lead machine and cell moves, commissioning, and decommissioning efforts, coordinating with contractors, maintenance teams, and production
• Support product launches and changes, including conducting product costing analyses and overseeing the implementation of changes in production
• Provide production support through machinery troubleshooting, testing, and documentation
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives and participate in Kaizen activities, topics including 5S, line balancing, waste reduction, and time studies
• Maintain and optimize shop floor layouts using 2D CAD software
• Assist maintenance and production teams with setting up preventative maintenance procedures
• Maintain a high level of personal project management, ensuring documentation of all project decisions, communications, and technical information

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role, with a proven ability to lead projects and drive improvements.
• Proficient in CAD software (2D and 3D) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with IFS or other ERP systems is an asset.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects and delivering results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decisions.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with in-depth knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and drawing interpretation.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results.