Process Development Engineer

Modern Technical Staffing Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technical Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced Process Development Engineer for a leading manufacturer in metal fabrication. You will drive development of fabrication processes, lead new program launches, and support continuous improvement across production.

The role requires hands-on engineering in fast-paced environments, with technical decision-making at the core of this position. You will influence equipment validation and world-class production performance across Operations and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in metal fabrication (automotive preferred).
• Strong experience with tooling, fixtures, and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, GD&T, SPC, SQC.
• CAD experience (Creo, AutoCAD) and solid MS Office skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Experience with tube bending is a strong asset.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication process development for new programs and ECNs.
• Review drawings, support APQP, and provide DFM/GD&T expertise.
• Define tooling, equipment, and process parameters.
• Coordinate pilot builds and ensure flawless launch into production.
• Lead tooling validation, run-at-rate, PPAP, and capability studies.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; drive root cause analysis.
• Develop standardized work, operator instructions, and training.
• Support OEE improvements, CI initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts.

Skills

Metal fabrication experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & GD&T

CAD experience

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer in advanced metal fabrication, and they are looking for an experienced Process Development Engineer to drive fabrication process development, lead new program launches, and support continuous improvement across production.

If you are a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, this role will put you at the center of technical decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Lead fabrication process development for new programs and ECNs
• Review drawings, support APQP, and provide DFM/GD&T expertise
• Define tooling, equipment, and process parameters
• Coordinate pilot builds and ensure flawless launch into production
• Lead tooling validation, run?at?rate, PPAP, and capability studies
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; drive root cause analysis
• Develop standardized work, operator instructions, and training
• Support OEE improvements, CI initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts

What You Bring

• 10+ years in metal fabrication (automotive preferred)
• Strong experience with tooling, fixtures, and fabrication equipment
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, GD&T, SPC, SQC
• CAD experience (Creo, AutoCAD) and solid MS Office skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership abilities
• Experience with tube bending is a strong asset
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage

Why This Role Stands Out

You’ll be the technical lead for fabrication processes, shaping how new products launch, how equipment is validated, and how production achieves world-class performance. This is a high-impact engineering role with visibility across Operations, Quality, Tooling, and Manufacturing Engineering.