Senior Manufacturing Engineer

itec group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

itec group Inc. is actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive APQP, new product launches, and manufacturing readiness.

You will lead cross-functional teams, assess feasibility, develop tooling plans, and ensure smooth transitions from development to production across facilities. The role requires 8–12 years of engineering experience in design-to-manufacturing environments, with hands-on knowledge of APQP and ISO 9001 standards, and the ability to travel locally and internationally as

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with mechanical focus or equivalent.
• Eligible for P.Eng designation is preferred.
• Experience applying APQP and leading new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through APQP and new product implementation for launches.
• Evaluate feasibility, production capabilities and cost during development.
• Coordinate tooling, capital equipment requests and tooling development.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations and Quality on implementations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs including BOMs and ERP/MRP data.
• Review drawings and support ECRs to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate pilot runs, identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification and quality planning activities.

Skills

APQP & NPI process

Project management

Manufacturing process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication & problem solving

Education

Engineering degree, Mechanical preferred; eligible for P.Eng

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SolidWorks

Job description

itec group is currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an established manufacturing organization. This position will play a key role in supporting new product launches, ensuring manufacturing readiness and driving successful product implementation across production facilities.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams through the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, providing technical expertise in manufacturing feasibility, tooling, process development and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, collaborating across departments and seeing new products successfully transition from development into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through APQP and new product implementation, ensuring manufacturing facilities are prepared for successful product launches.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility, production capabilities and cost considerations throughout the product development cycle.
• Coordinate tooling requirements, capital equipment requests, vendor selection and tooling development through production approval.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations and Quality to ensure successful implementation of new products.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, quality requirements, tooling specifications and ERP/MRP information.
• Review engineering drawings and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure manufacturing accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate pilot production runs, identify process or product deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification, component approvals and quality planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, production efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and internal manufacturing standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, with eligibility for P.Eng designation.
• 8–12 years of engineering experience within a product design and manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with APQP, new product launches and manufacturing process development.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, tooling, production processes and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and SolidWorks.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Play a key role in bringing new products from development into full-scale manufacturing.
• Work on technically challenging projects with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes, tooling decisions and production readiness.
• Join an established manufacturing organization offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 annually.

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