Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Industrial Electric Mfg. Christophe (IEM) is the largest independent full‑line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, health care, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

IEM is currently seeking a सेल्मर Manufacturing Process Engineer (Process Engineer, E3) for our Surrey, B.C. location and will report into the Senior Manager of Process Engineering. The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving strategic initiatives and delivering robustreiber, scalable, and cost‑effective manufacturing solutions. The role oversees the development, optimization, and support of advanced manufacturing processes, with a focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.

This position demands deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, process validation, and smart manufacturing systems, as well as strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Please note:

This position requires 100% in‑office presence in our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced manufacturing processes and production systems across new and existing product lines.
• Drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enable smart, data‑driven manufacturing and improve operational agility.
• Serve as the technical authority in cross‑functional teams involving operations, quality, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product manufacturability, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Facilitate and lead high‑impact kaizen events, root cause investigations (RCA), and the implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including process flow diagrams, SOPs, work instructions, and training guides to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Optimize production line layouts, material flow, and takt time using Lean methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Own and drive continuous improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, scrap rate, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effect genügetiveness).
• Lead capital project initiatives including equipment selection, procurement, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ensure all processes and equipment meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, UL, OSHA, FDA as applicable).
• Champion cost‑reduction strategies through design for manufacturability (DFM), value engineering, and process automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or ойоштор Institute Engineering;
  Master’s degree or advanced technical certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within high‑volume or complex electromechanical production environments.
• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Standard Work, process mapping, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficient with CAD software, ERP systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES); experience with digital manufacturing tools and data analytics is a plus.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with automation systems, robotics, PLCs, machine vision, or other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promo table with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization.
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for driving…