Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Manager

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Guelph; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory partners with a Southwestern Ontario manufacturer to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Manager to drive process optimization, automation, and cross-functional leadership on high-mix/high-precision lines.

This on-site role requires hands-on engineering, implementing flexible automation, vision systems, and tooling design using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, with mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Robotics & Automation.
• 5–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering in high-volume/high-precision settings.
• Strong automation, robotics, PLC, sensors, and vision tech expertise.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD for fixtures and tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and equipment qualification on high-precision lines.
• Design, implement, and optimize flexible automation solutions.
• Integrate vision inspection systems and equipment to reduce manual processes.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC concepts

Sensors & vision

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Robotics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity:

I’m partnering with an established, highly technical niche component manufacturer located in Southwestern Ontario. Operating out of clean, modern facilities, they deliver high-precision engineering solutions for global clients across demanding industrial sectors.

The Opportunity:

I’m partnering with an established, highly technical niche component manufacturer located in Southwestern Ontario. Operating out of clean, modern facilities, they deliver high-precision engineering solutions for global clients across demanding industrial sectors.

They’re looking to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Manager to drive manufacturing process optimization, automation implementation, and technical leadership. This is an on-site, technical role suited for a versatile, self-directed engineer who thrives in high-mix environments — leading custom automation projects and solving complex manufacturing process challenges.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performing process optimization, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement on high-precision component manufacturing lines
  
  
• Designing, implementing, and optimizing flexible automation solutions
  
  
• Integrating and troubleshooting automated vision inspection systems and assembly equipment to eliminate manual processes and ensure product quality
  
  
• Utilizing 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and 2D drafting (AutoCAD) to design workstations, assembly equipment, robotic tooling, fixtures, and material handling systems
  
  
• Leading manufacturing engineering projects from initial concept through design, installation, debug, and full production stabilization
  
  
• Partnering with Production, Quality, Product Development, and Health & Safety departments to resolve process bottlenecks and enforce safe operational standards
  
  
• Documenting engineering changes, establishing standard work instructions, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff
  
  
• Managing project deliverables independently with minimal direction while maintaining clear cross-functional communication and quick execution timelines
  
  

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Robotics & Automation
  
  
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of progressive hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume or high-precision production environments
  
  
• Strong technical expertise in automation, robotics, PLC concepts, sensors, and vision inspection technologies
  
  
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks) and 2D drafting (AutoCAD) for fixture, tooling, and equipment design
  
  
• Proven track record of independently managing engineering projects from concept through to final validation using root-cause analysis
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, safety-first mindset and a drive to build efficient processes
  
  

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $120,000