Manufacturing Engineer Job Barrie area,Orillia Ontario Canada,Engineering

Location: Orillia

Manufacturing Engineer

Orillia, ON Job

Company Description

Our client is a leading precision manufacturing company that specializes in delivering high-quality, complex components and assemblies to clients across a range of industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have earned their established reputation for delivering the highest levels of precision, quality, and reliability in every project they undertake.

The company’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled engineers, machinists, and technicians who are dedicated to delivering the best possible results for their clients. Whether it’s a simple prototype or a complex project, this industry-leading employer has the expertise, experience, and resources to deliver precision machining solutions that meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding clients.

Their core values of integrity, quality, and innovation are reflected in everything they do. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the finished product, they are committed to working closely with each client to ensure that their specific needs and requirements are fully understood and met.

Compensation

$85,000 to $110,000 (commensurate upon experience)

Comprehensive benefits package

3 weeks’ holiday

Position Description

With deep expertise in welding, machining, press brake operations, laser cutting, and sheet metal assemblies, as their new Manufacturing Engineer will be instrumental in developing efficient, scalable, and quality-focused manufacturing processes. A strong communicator and natural collaborator, the successful candidate will help shape the company’s operational strategy while mentoring teams and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Process Innovation & Optimization

Design and refine manufacturing processes for metal fabrication, welding, and machining to enhance throughput, precision, and cost-effectiveness

Create production aids such as jigs and fixtures to ensure process repeatability and consistency

Continuously analyze factory workflow and floor space utilization for better material flow and reduced work-in-process

Continuous Improvement & Lean Practices

Champion Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to eliminate waste, minimize cycle time, and improve performance

Conduct time studies to validate estimates and implement process enhancements accordingly

Apply data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive sustainable gains

Technical Expertise & Support

Provide on-the-ground engineering support to production teams, resolving technical challenges in welding, forming, and assembly

Act as a go-to resource for troubleshooting and enhancing manufacturing techniques

Quality Leadership

Collaborate with Quality teams to implement control systems and conduct root cause analyses of non-conformances

Review and validate engineering designs to ensure they meet customer requirements before release

Customer Engagement & Responsiveness

Serve as a technical liaison to customers, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions

Support a culture of quality, responsiveness, and on-time delivery throughout the engineering and production teams

CAD & Production Design Support

Leverage Solid Works to design detailed assemblies, drawings, and CAD models for sheet metal fabrication and related processes

Lead the implementation of engineering changes to improve quality and production efficiency

Estimating & Manufacturability Analysis

Support the estimating team with accurate job costing and manufacturability reviews

Recommend material or design changes to simplify production and align with capabilities and standards

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

Train and mentor production staff on best practices in metal fabrication, safety, and lean principles

Foster a growth-oriented, collaborative environment aligned with the company’s values

Experience

10+ years in a hands-on manufacturing engineering role, ideally within a metal fabrication setting.

Qualifications

Tools & Tech: Expert-level proficiency in Solid Works (especially for sheet metal), CNC programming, CAD/CAM, and ERP systems

Knowledge Base: Deep familiarity with BOM structures, welding symbols, GD&T, blueprints, and fabrication tools

Soft Skills: Strong communicator, analytical thinker, and proactive problem solver with a collaborative and adaptable mindset

Approach: Committed to working directly with production teams, bringing a hands-on, team-first approach to process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).


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