Manufacturing Engineer

Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing operations and driving measurable improvements? Our client in Midland, ON is seeking a forward-thinking Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact — shaping factory layouts, improving production flow, leading data-driven decisions, and contributing to long-term automation and capacity strategies.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary: $65K–$107K
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subsidized onsite cafeteria
• Potential annual incentive bonus
• Career growth in a technically advanced manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Facilities to enhance manufacturing performance and support strategic growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing production area models using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings
• Capturing and analyzing material flow, information exchange, and key performance metrics
• Conducting capacity analysis, line balancing, and factory layout optimization
• Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Leading FMEA reviews, scrap analysis, and feasibility studies
• Performing ROI-driven cost-benefit evaluations for automation and capital expenditures
• Contributing to strategic roadmaps focused on automation, digital transformation, infrastructure, and technology integration
• Supporting high-mix, mid-volume production environments with data-driven insights

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or related engineering/science discipline)
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (defense industry experience considered an asset)
• Working toward or eligible for P.Eng designation
• Experience in high-mix, mid-volume production environments
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles
• Experience with production systems, manufacturing technologies, and performance metrics
• Familiarity with simulation tools
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills