Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Consumables Manufacturing

ProteinSimple Ltd. (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan (RRSP) & TFSA options

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Toronto is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and NPI projects in a high-mix, semi-automated environment. The role focuses on Lean improvements, tooling design, and cross-functional collaboration to drive SQDC targets.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, optimize workflows, and manage projects with senior stakeholders. Strong CAD skills and ISO 9001 knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8-10 years of experience (or Master’s with 6-8 years).
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix, semi-automated environments; process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes using Lean principles; document work and train staff.
• Optimize production workflows, work cell design, equipment, and tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, quality, supply chain and external partners on process improvements.
• Lead NPI project implementations and mentor junior engineers.
• Apply structured problem-solving for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage projects and progress reports; lead teams to targets.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Process Development

Tooling & Fixtures Design

CAD Software

Quality Systems ISO 9001

Data Analysis & Stats

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8-10 years

Master’s degree with 6-8 years experience in manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD Software

ERP/MES Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Work both independently and lead cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes and execute New Product Introductions (NPI) that achieve growth and scale-up targets and deliver continually improving operational performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead Time, and Cost (SQDC).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new/improved manufacturing processes utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including required process documentation and training.
• Optimize production workflows, work cell design, equipment, and tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, quality, supply chain, operation teams and external partners to facilitate innovative process improvement initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of NPI projects.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and deliver Root Cause and corrective actions for the site.
• Manage projects and project teams to achieve targets and provide periodic progress reports to management.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Manufacturing process development and implementation
• Mechanical tooling/equipment/fixture design
• Proficient in CAD software
• Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001), and experience in process validation methods
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills including experiment design/process simulation, and statistical data analysis tools

Preferred Skills

• Automation and/or design for automation (DFA)
• Design for Manufacturability and/or Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Machine design
• Ergonomics and human factors engineering experience
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/manufacturing execution software (MES)
• Familiarity Maintenance and Facilities experience a plus
• Employee Health and Safety (EH&S) experience a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Highly collaborative team player, approachable and able build trust across the organization
• Excellent communication skills from shop floor to the executive level
• Leads by example and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Bio-Techne EPIC values (Empowerment, Passion, Innovation and Collaboration)
• Demonstrates a bias for action and relentlessly dives the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field with 8-10 years or work experience or Master’s degree in with 6-8 years of experience.
• Manufacturing Engineering and process implementation in a Low Volume, High Mix, semi-automated operational environment.

Why Join Bio-Techne

• We offer competitive insurance benefits including: medical; dental; long-term disability; life and group income protection; and personal accident and travel.
• We invest in our employee’s financial futures through a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) option.
• We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Range: $81,900.00 - $134,700.00

This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy.

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.