Process Engineer

MATCOR Metal Fabrication; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MATCOR Metal Fabrication seeks a Process Engineer/Specialist to analyze, develop and optimize manufacturing processes across metal fabrication. You will drive efficiency, quality and cost performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires strong knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming, and welding, with experience in AutoCAD/Creo and ERP systems. Ontario/Canada location, full-time, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience in metal fabrication/manufacturing.
• Experience with metal-cutting, grinding, tooling manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding.

Responsibilities

• New product introduction and process launches to support manufacturing.
• Define, document and maintain manufacturing processes, routings and tooling.
• Troubleshoot process deviations; perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S to optimize fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality and management on changes and improvements.
• Train production personnel on new processes and serve as a technical resource.

Job description

We are a North American Leader in the Fabrication sectors with operations across Canada, and the

USA. We are a fully-integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services providing steel

components and complex, high value-added assemblies for the agricultural, construction, mining,

energy, heavy truck and industrial sectors.

The Process Engineer/Specialist is responsible for analyzing, developing, and optimizing operational processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance. Works cross-functionally to support continuous improvement, troubleshoot process issues, and ensure compliance with standards and best practices. The Process Engineer/Specialist will report to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New Product Introduction & Process Launch

• Support new product introduction by developing, validating, and transitioning manufacturing

Manufacturing Process Definition & Control

• Define, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, routings, and tooling to meet product and customer specifications.
• Apply statistical methods and data analysis to establish process standards, quality objectives, and production requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and process instructions aligned to production requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure consistent and repeatable production.

Tooling & Asset Management

• Maintain, modify, and manage production tooling to ensure product quality, capability, and conformance to specifications.
• Manage internal ERP tooling records and customer tooling databases to ensure accurate and current documentation.
• Analyze and optimize workforce utilization, workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout within assigned process areas.

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide day-to-day process support and troubleshooting to maximize yield, reliability, and on-grade product output.
• Investigate process deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Develop and evaluate alternate processing methods to improve quality, reliability, cost, and
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement tools to optimize fabrication and assembly processes.
• Lead area-level process improvement initiatives and support incremental capital and process

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and management teams to implement product changes and process improvements.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment to ensure processes perform to specification.

Training & Technical Support

• Train production personnel on new or revised processes and serve as a technical resource on the shop floor.

Quality, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company operational procedures, quality systems, and environmental standards (e.g., IATF, ISO 14001).
• Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality, and Environmental programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or 5+ years relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in metal fabrication and / or manufacturing environment is an asset.
• In depth professional knowledge and expertise regarding metal-cutting operations, grinding and tooling manufacturing.
• Strong skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding.
• Extensive knowledge of general machining practices.
• Ability to specify processes to manufacture components, correct machining problems by tooling, gauging, machining or fixturing.
• Ability to estimate machining cycle, perform method analysis; plan, project and perform project analysis.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Creo and ERP system functionality will be an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite also required.

Salary Transparency

• $70,000-$85,000 annually

The compensation for this role is reflective of the successful candidates, skills, abilities, education, market analysis and internal equity and other role specific considerations. We recognize that each candidate will bring a distinct contribution to the organization and welcome open and honest conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Use of AI:

We use robots and AI in our production operations; however, job applications are reviewed by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or process applicants.

AODA:

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Only those candidates selected for next steps and interviewing will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for your interest in the opportunity at hand.