Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer

INNIO Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Tuition assistance and professional/tr

On-site gym access

$300 annual fitness reimbursement

Paid personal days

RRSP/TFSA and pension matching

Job summary

INNIO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist in Ontario to lead CNC programming, machining process development, and tooling/fixturing design for components used in large industrial gas engines.

You will provide hands-on technical support, resolve production challenges, and drive process improvements in a safe, cost-efficient manufacturing environment. The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills and a solid understanding of GD&T and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, fixturing, tooling design, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with machine automation and robot programming / integration an asset.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to production cells, including CNC programming, machining, tooling, and fixturing issues.
• Develop, optimize, and implement CNC machine programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Lead initiatives in scrap reduction, process optimization, and setup/changeover efficiency.
• Design and improve tooling and fixturing for productivity, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Troubleshoot machining processes, resolve quality issues (RCA, 8D, Q-Case), and manage MRB reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including programming, fixturing, measurement, and First Part Qualification (FPQ).
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives: process flow mapping, cycle time reduction, ERP routing maintenance, and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs) from implementation through tracking.
• Support CAPEX projects including design, installation, commissioning, and integration into production.
• Conduct FMEAs (process and machine) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Track, analyze, and improve machine OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by addressing downtime, speed losses, and quality issues.
• Partner with Area Team Leaders on training, safety, ergonomic improvements, and cell utilization.
• Promote and sustain 6S / Lean Manufacturing standards in the workplace.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Fixturing design

Tooling design

Process optimization

GD&T

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience

Tools

Mastercam

NX

CATIA

CAD/CAM software

Job description

INNIO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist in Ontario to lead CNC programming, machining process development, and tooling/fixturing design for components used in large industrial gas engines.

You will provide hands-on technical support, resolve production challenges, and drive process improvements in a safe, cost-efficient manufacturing environment. The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills and a solid understanding of GD&T and quality systems.