Manufacturing Engineer

OverviewStaff Plus is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our client's innovative team. The ideal candidate will develop, improve, and support manufacturing tools, machinery, and processes to achieve superb safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings. Will serve as the manufacturing engineering department’s representative to other departments and be an active participant in project teams. Other tasks include develop and maintain knowledge of various topics and applications to recommend and implement new programs and concepts. Design, build and document fixtures and tools and resolve equipment issues. When appropriate, manage projects (and personnel) that involve the research, planning, and implementation of Capital Expense of equipment, Continuous Improvement of production lines and processes, and division and company-wide Industry 4.0 upgrades. Job Type: Permanent Location: Scarborough, ON Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Pay Rate: $84,806 to $99,771 annually   Responsibilities: Support daily manufacturing operations by resolving production issues, reducing downtime, and providing technical assistance to Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and related departments. Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, QA, and Management on manufacturability, ECOs, production schedules, new products, and process changes. Improve production processes using LEAN, flow manufacturing methods, Six Sigma tools, DMAIC, Ishikawa/root cause analysis, SPC, and other data-driven techniques. Collect, analyze, and interpret data using statistical software such as JMP, QI Macros, and Excel; prepare reports, visual analyses, and recommendations. Develop process documentation including work instructions, routing, workflow charts, floor layouts, and material-handling diagrams (e.g., MS Visio, MindManager). Perform time studies to establish production standards, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize efficiency. Train production staff on new equipment, processes, flow manufacturing concepts, and proper data collection. Support continuous improvement and quality goals, helping eliminate process issues, analyzing defect severity, and preventing recurring quality problems. Assist other departments with process improvements and SMIs; support tooling technicians with machine and die repair and preventive maintenance coordination. Program and operate automated machinery to meet production needs and drive efficiency improvements. Apply Kepner-Tregoe (KT) problem-solving and decision-making methodologies as needed. Create and manage purchase requests, working with Supply Chain and Accounting to ensure timely vendor payments. Study production operations, establish standard rates, analyze costs, and recommend changes to improve productivity. Lead and participate in project teams, handling planning, coordination, execution, reporting, and presentations to management. Review manufacturing changes for compliance with safety and regulatory standards in coordination with Safety and Maintenance. Develop and improve manufacturing equipment, including designing and building jigs, fixtures, testers, and tooling; modifying or sourcing equipment; and preparing capital justification packages (POR, CER, payback analysis, NPV, etc.). Research new technologies and present findings on emerging manufacturing methods, equipment, and best practices. Program, diagnose, and troubleshoot PLC applications as needed. Support automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including machine-vision systems, robotics, data collection systems, and IIoT implementations; own the setup, programming, troubleshooting, and training of these systems. Manage manufacturing engineering projects using standard project-management techniques; maintain project documentation and deliver clear progress updates. Provide general ME administrative support, help facilitate manufacturing training sessions (e.g., Self-Balancing Flow), and perform additional duties as assigned.  Requirements:  The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To project management skills, complete tasks and projects with limited supervision. Be capable of managing several projects and tasks at one time. Understanding of GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Skill with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Basic CAD/CAM experience. Basic mechanical design knowledge. Experience with mechanical and electrical device assembly and production Experience with electronics and electrical machinery. Understanding and experience with Industrial Robotics, Vision Systems, and automation. Strong PLC programming knowledge. Experience with manufacturing execution system (MES). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical report writing skills Public presentation skills. Understanding of Flow Manufacturing. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work full time hours as required by this position. 3D Additive Manufacturing experience is nice to have Advanced PLC programming would be considered an asset. Computer programming languages (e.g., Python, VBA, C++ and C#, SQL) is considered an asset. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work full time hours as required by this position.   Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor of Engineering or related technical field, with a minimum of 5 years [MI1] of related experience. Familiarity with machinery and production equipment Excellent leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated skills in the following areas: team/project leadership, oral and written communication, and analytical problem-solving. The technical background should include hands-on experience. Communication Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees in the organization verbally and through technology. Must have basic computer skills, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and e-mail (Microsoft Office). Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Sufficient mechanical aptitude to understand the manufacturing processes is required. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, bills of material, and shop routings. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.