Product Engineer

Monnaie; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mint in Ottawa is seeking a Product Engineer to drive development and commercialization of coin and packaging solutions from concept through production and launch. You will serve as the technical lead for a portfolio of products, working with Product Marketing, Operations, Quality and other teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

This hybrid-on-site role requires on-site presence in Ottawa three to five days per week, depending on meetings and activities, with

Qualifications

• University degree in a engineering discipline (Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing or related).
• Professional Engineer designation or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or product engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and production readiness for coin and packaging products.
• Develop product costing to meet marketing and profitability goals.
• Provide technical insights to optimize commercial and operational performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support trials, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Manufacturing processes

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

University degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing / related Engineering)

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Tools

D365 ERP

Engineering Database

Office & data tools

AI-enabled analytics tools

Job description

The Mint is hiring a Product Engineer who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment. The Mint is hiring a Product Engineer who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Engineering, the Product Engineer will lead the development and commercialization of innovative coin and packaging solutions from concept through production and launch. You will serve as the technical lead for a portfolio of products, working closely with Product Marketing, Operations, Quality, Packaging, Supply Chain and other technical teams, as well as external partners to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that assigned portfolio products (coin, embellishments, packaging, etc) are ready in time for launch.
• Lead the product development activities and the production process in order to meet business case assumptions and key milestones. Develop corrective action plans for products deviating from baseline business case costing. Ensure corrective actions are documented and communicated for future reference.
• Develop detailed product costing to meet both Product Marketing requirements and production profitability which feeds into the business case assumptions for production and marketing.
• Provide technical insight to Product Marketing with a goal of designing products that will optimize both commercial and operational performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external vendors to ensure effectiveness and on-time delivery of associated coin product and/or programs.
• Proactively support all departments (Quality, Process engineering, Production, Packaging, etc.) and provide technical assistance relating to respective coin products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product lifecycle management, engineering workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Support Engineering and manufacturing trials, problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, digital technologies, AI tools, and data analytics to enhance quality, productivity, and customer value.
• Provide updates to management on portfolio product performance on a regular basis.
• Escalate product development or production issues that will significantly impact ability to deliver on-time and on-budget after actions have been taken to address situation with other department and colleagues.
• Promote sustainable manufacturing practices that improve material utilization, reduce waste, and enhance environmental performance.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety requirements and maintain a customer-centric approach throughout the product lifecycle.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site presence at our Ottawa location three to five days per week, depending on meeting requirements and other activities.

Qualifications:

Languages Requirements:

Proficiency in one official language (English/French) is essential.

Education & Designation:

• University degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or product engineering environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, production constraints, and product development requirements in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead product development and production readiness activities for coin and related packaging products, ensuring alignment with launch timelines, quality expectations, costing assumptions, and commercial objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical corrective actions using data, experimentation, and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to develop and assess product costing assumptions, understand key cost drivers, and recommend options that support profitability, production efficiency, and customer value.
• Working knowledge of quality, safety, environmental, and sustainable manufacturing considerations as they relate to product design, production processes, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Operations, Quality, Process Engineering, Production, Packaging, Sales, suppliers, and external vendors to resolve technical issues and support successful product launches.
• Strong project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, estimate effort and risk, monitor milestones, elevate issues appropriately, and deliver within established timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/manufacturing systems such as D365, production/costing data, Engineering DataBase, Digital Technologies and Simulations, continuous improvement tools, or AI-enabled analytical tools is an asset.

Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully.In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self‑identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, [e-mail] that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at [e-mail] to make arrangements.

Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.