Company Overview
Our client, a Canadian manufacturer located in Wallaceburg, Ontario, is seeking a Production Manufacturing Engineer to join their team.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas and technical expertise will directly influence production performance, operational strategy, and future growth.
Our client invests in process improvement, production efficiency, and scalable systems to support continued growth across domestic and international markets.
Summary
This role will be key in optimizing manufacturing operations, improving production flow, ensuring inventory controls are in place and operational, and coordinating scheduling activities to ensure efficient, on-time production.
The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, technically strong, and comfortable balancing both strategic improvements and daily production demands.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities will include:
· Development and maintenance of manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
· Root cause analysis for quality or production concerns, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions
· Monitoring of KPI’s and analyzing production workflows to improve performance
· Supporting new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
· Robotics management including assisting to build a robotics roadmap, support machine cell design, evaluate robotic systems
· Support implementation planning for automation projects and tracking project timelines and deliverables
· Production planning including creating and monitoring production schedules, assessing inventory requirements, and production forecasting
· Ensuring efficient machine and labour utilization
· Leading weekly production meetings and providing cross-functional updates
· Inventory planning, including implementing and monitoring inventory control procedures and analyzing inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
· Implementation and maintenance of scan gun inventory system
· Regular performance of inventory cycle counts and reconciliations
· Training and supervision of warehouse staff on procedural operations
Qualifications for this role include:
· Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
· 3+ years experience and demonstrated success in a manufacturing or production environment
· Experience with ERP/MRP systems and CAD experience such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar
· Advanced Microsoft Excel and production reporting ability
· Knowledge of automation cells, robotics, conveyors, sensors, and guarding
· Experience with Sage Business Management Software an asset, but not required
Skills necessary for this role:
· Ability to conceptualize and build cost models
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team
· Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
· The ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects and responsibilities in a dynamic environment
· Flexible mindset that is open to feedback and new ideas
Compensation and benefits:
· Competitive annual salary of $70,000 - $120,000 based on experience and qualifications
· Comprehensive company-paid benefits package including Health Spending Account
· Performance-based bonus opportunities
· Professional membership and licensing dues reimbursement
· Permanent, full-time employment in a stable manufacturing industry
Location of work:
On-site in Wallaceburg, Ontario
Pay: $70,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wallaceburg, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
