Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mississauga, ON, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. The role requires translating engineering designs into instructions for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, proficiency in CAD/CAM tools, and strong project management skills. Join us to work on advanced technologies in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

RRSP with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a highly engineered manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools, especially AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing disciplines, including machining and welding.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering designs into clear manufacturing instructions.
• Develop manufacturing methods to ensure efficient production.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize work processes.

Skills

CAD/CAM tools

Blueprint reading skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MasterCam

SolidWorks

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering designs into clear and concise instructions for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will develop manufacturing methods with minimal supervision to ensure parts are produced efficiently, accurately, and effectively. Responsibilities include designing fixtures and tooling to support production, supporting CNC programming, generating CAD drawings, and creating set-up sheets for machine operators.

Location: Mississauga, ON

We Take Care of Our People

RRSP with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Referral Program | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Translate engineering drawings and product requirements into item masters, BOMs, and routings in ERP systems.
• Develop standard work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with front-line team members to optimize work processes and productivity.
• Perform analysis and make buy vs. make decisions for operational efficiency.
• Evaluate engineering changes and act as a technical liaison with other departments.
• Provide technical support to shop floor trades.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Specify shipping configurations and support the shipping department.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and times, and recommend methods and tooling.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, machinists, engineers, and managers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide feedback for design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues; disposition non-conformances.
• Develop procedures for machine operation and maintenance.
• Generate NC programs for multi-axis CNC machines using CAM software.
• Manage NC program revisions and maintain tooling libraries.
• Support acquisition of new equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Assist with quotations, cost estimates, and business case analysis for new processes and equipment.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a highly engineered, make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools such as AutoCAD, MasterCam, HyperMill, Creo, SolidWorks, Vericut.
• Blueprint reading skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M.
• Knowledge of manufacturing disciplines including welding, fabrication, assembly, hydraulics, machining, painting, and sandblasting.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into BOMs, work instructions, and tooling designs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in project management from initiation to completion.
• Ability to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and implement change effectively.
• Experience with machine selection, procurement, and installation.
• Experience developing CAPEX business cases.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar; Oracle EBS R12 preferred.
• Experience with repair and overhaul processes for customer returns.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; VBA experience is a plus.
• Experience in a unionized environment and aerospace, defense, or nuclear industries is a plus.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including methods, tooling, and cost analysis.
• CAM/CAD software certification is a plus.

Who We Are

Our Values and commitment to sustainability can be found at our website. Curtiss-Wright specializes in various defense and aerospace systems, supporting navies worldwide.

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Note: No unsolicited agency submissions are accepted unless invited by our Talent Acquisition Team. Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates are not eligible for a fee.

Compliance Statement

This role may involve access to export-controlled information and require security screening. Ineligibility may lead to employment reconsideration.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

With over 95 years of innovation, Curtiss-Wright offers opportunities to work on advanced technologies in a collaborative environment, fostering growth and excellence.