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Join Silent-Aire, a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions, as a Manufacturing Engineer.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to support the execution of manufacturing projects by designing plant layouts, developing task lists, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Design product assembly lines by collaborating closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Ensure all preparatory tasks are completed before production begins, including line and station setups, developing task lists, and designing subassemblies and plant layouts.
• Prioritize safety for all workers and managers, ensuring adherence to Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with the safety department and structural engineers to design effective safety restraint systems and other solutions to ensure safety is sustained before project commencement.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering and production on all projects, facilitating effective communication and knowledge transfer between engineering departments, project managers (PMs), and production supervisors.
• Manage construction kick-off planning, addressing all agenda items well in advance, including safety, schedule creation, and distribution of drawings to production personnel for review.
• Manage and mentor production coordinators, providing direction on daily projects and overseeing larger initiatives such as assembly line layouts and process refinement.
• Oversee the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process, reviewing and approving all ECRs.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) department to implement standard work procedures, support the closure of CARs, and establish long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team, contributing to product research, construction drawing coordination, design calculations, ROI calculations, and other improvement efforts.
• Act as project engineer on significant engineering and production projects, including Factory Witness Tests and prototype testing.
• Work with production and planning teams to gather essential project information, especially for time trials and scheduling tasks as projects transition to main production.
• Perform administrative duties such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions regarding the purchase of materials and services.
• Ensure projects adhere to Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements, engineering specifications, and contracting procedures.
• Collaborate with line supervisors to oversee staff training, development, and competency maintenance.
• Analyze information, evaluate results, and choose the best solutions to solve problems.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and recommend resource allocation as needed to achieve goals.
• Review QC inspection reports and assist in resolving field construction problems.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work through project coordination meetings and other methods.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates via telephone, written form, email, or in-person.

• 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in an Engineering Department with direct responsibility for design and/or construction
• Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles
• Excellent presentation, oratory, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineering team members
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards
• Familiarity with codes relevant to the operational geographical area
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with all organizational levels, including executives
• Strong skills in identifying and resolving problems
• Proficient in applying mathematical methods and formulas to problem-solving
• Ability to develop alternative solutions to complex issues
• Excellent time management and project management capabilities
• High level of independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Proven ability to manage costs effectively
• Willingness to work in a shop environment with adherence to safety policies and caution due to naturally occurring hazards

• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) issued by APEGA or eligibility to apply
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven leadership skills