Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Full-time, permanent Location: ON-SITE – Etobicoke, ON - Moving to Mississauga in Dec/Jan Hours: Monday – Friday – 40 hr. work week Salary: 85K -100K + 9% Bonus About Our ClientOur client is a leading Canadian supplier of automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial products. They are seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to Engineering and Facilities Manager. This role will support facility projects by providing technical expertise in design, planning and execution.Why Join Our Client’s Team?Competitive Total Compensation — commensurate with your experience and contributions.Day-One Group Benefits — comprehensive health and dental coverage, plus $1,000/year for mental wellness support.6% Employer Contribution to the company pension plan (bi-weekly).$400 Annual Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement — applicable toward gym memberships, personal trainers, weight loss programs, golf lessons, and more.Educational Assistance — support for continued professional and personal development.Paid Time Off — vacation, floater, and community days.Free Castrol Oil and Annual Oil Change — an added bonus for employees.Community Involvement — the company proudly supports organizations such as Canadian Tire Jump Start, SickKids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank, and Women’s Habitat.Fun & Inclusive Culture — a vibrant workplace that celebrates its people with:o Company BBQso Ticket giveaways to sporting eventso Holiday parties and cultural celebrationso Food trucks and ice cream dayso Lunch & LearnsSummary:The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical and engineering leadership to support Manufacturing and Distribution operations, with specific emphasis on Plant Maintenance & Facilities. The role will also identify and drive new opportunities to enhance existing plant operations from an engineering, maintenance, and facilities perspective.In This Role You Will:Prepare drawings, designs and layouts with AutoCAD and/or Solid Works.Plan, direct, coordinate and execute activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in the existing and new facilities.Establish standards and policies for noise & pollution control, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment according to engineering principles and safety regulations.Develop, implement and maintain a preventative & predictive maintenance program for the operational and facility assets including new relocation site with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.Collaborate with Manufacturing and Distribution to develop and prioritize annual capital plan.Conduct the required inspections/audits related to codes and regulatory requirements, and company policies, and ensuring appropriate capital (or maintenance activity) is undertaken to ensure compliance.Manage and oversee the CAPEX approval process, collaborating with Finance team to close out projects and complete the asset management cycle.Oversee the transition of equipment and infrastructure with minimal disruption to production and business activities.Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery.Manage vendors, contractors, and consultants to meet project quality, safety, and performance expectations.Drive new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in facility design, maintenance practices, and engineering initiatives.We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:Leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach and develop others.Positive leadership example includes excellent team and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate, impact and influence in areas where no direct authority exists.Ability to translate ideas and concepts to non-technical personnel and develop technical scope and design to meet requirements/needs.Strong orientation to innovate and continuously investigate emerging technologies to potentially leverage within operations.Ability to investigate and identify root cause in complex technical issues.IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:University degree in Mechanical Engineering with a P. Eng designation or E.I.T. that is working towards P. Eng designation.Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with a strong technical background in manufacturing processes and plant maintenance.Strong project management and organizational skills.Strong risk management and risk assessment competencies.Experience with automation systems and PLC programming is an asset.Previous supervisory experience is an asset.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KNOW: Office mixed with Plant-Warehouse environment.Regular plant operations/warehouse/truck yard environment which would require the use of all necessary PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, safety boots, reflective clothing etc.).Extended hours during peak times and weekend work may be required while overseeing contractors/operations.Travel between the existing and new locations.