Manufacturing Systems Designer II (Mechanical)

LMI Technologies; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Education support program

Team-building events

Wellness initiatives

On-site fitness facility

Company holiday

Job summary

LMI Technologies, based in Burnaby, BC, seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to optimize production yield and cost-efficiency across LMI parts and products. You will bridge R&D and manufacturing, resolve issues with Lean methods, and drive sustaining engineering projects to improve quality and reduce costs.

The role involves leading cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, managing EP and ECO activities, and contributing to NPIs and transfer programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4–6 years in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
• Proficiency with high-precision mechanical/electrical/electro-mechanical assembly; CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production issue escalations using root cause analysis and 8D methodology.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead sustaining engineering and redesign projects to reduce cost.
• Execute ECRs/ECOs and related engineering activities.
• Collaborate on NPI projects and lead production transfer including BOMs and process design.
• Develop SOPs and monitor KPI metrics for productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in DFMA reviews and document manufacturing, serviceability, reliability requirements.
• Adhere to company policy and applicable engineering standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Fusion 360

PLM systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing production yield and cost-effectiveness of LMI parts and products, serving as a critical interface between R&D and manufacturing. This role involves addressing manufacturing discrepancies, implementing process improvements using Lean principles, and executing sustaining engineering tasks. Reporting to the Manufacturing Systems Team Lead, this position ensures the integrity and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

• Resolve production issue escalations by managing problem reports, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions using the 8D methodology. Facilitate status review meetings with stakeholders and act as the primary technical liaison between Operations and R&D for issue escalation and resolution
• Identify inefficiencies, process variations and non-conformance issues within LMI’s component fabrication and production manufacturing processes. Lead sustaining engineering initiatives and redesign projects focused on improving quality and reducing costs through the application of Lean principles.
• Execute engineering change requests (ECRs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and associated engineering activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) projects. Lead production transfer activities, including the development of detailed work instructions and bills of materials (BOMs), design of manufacturing processes and equipment, coordination of validation builds, and provision of manufacturing training.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor productivity and process efficiency.
• Participate in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) reviews. Develop and document manufacturing, serviceability, and reliability requirements.
• Adhere to LMI Employee Policy Manual and relevant engineering standards.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar engineering role within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes, particularly those involving high precision mechanical, electrical, electronics, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate Lean methodologies, objectives, and expectations.
• Proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM) document control systems, part number/BOM management, and project/task/milestone scheduling and tracking.
• Familiarity with CAD design software (Solidworks or Fusion 360) and the ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure the successful execution of project plans.

Salary Range: $74,400 to $106,020 + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)

Perks and Benefits

• Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.
• Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives
• This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position
• We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):

Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.

Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.

Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

Assessment: Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.

About LMI Technologies

We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision. LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence. At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide. The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably.

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