Industrial engineer jobs in Canada (485 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 485
Employers: 262

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $71,174Across 83 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $40.14Across 24 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%4 listings
Hybrid: 13%64 listings
On-site: 86%417 listings

Employers hiring include Husky Technologies (41), CIMA+ (12), Rolls-Royce (12).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Operations - Manufacturing Engineer
Grote Industries
Waterloo, Ontario
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Industrial Engineer (2-Year Contract)
Martin Brower
Calgary, Alberta
- Contract
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing fair, data‑driven work standards through standard operating procedure reviews, time & motion studies, and statistical…
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Industrial Engineer (2-Year Contract)
Martin Brower
Brampton, Ontario
- Contract
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing fair, data‑driven work standards through standard operating procedure reviews, time & motion studies, and statistical…
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Industrial Engineer (2-Year Contract)
Martin Brower
Baie-D'Urfé, Quebec
- Contract
The Labour Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing fair, data‑driven work standards through standard operating procedure reviews, time & motion studies, and statistical…
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Manufacturing Engineer
Magna International
Milton, ON
- Full-time
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Thermal Production Engineer
Canadian Natural
Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time
Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Thermal Production Engineer, or EIT, you will have the opportunity to make your mark at Canadian Natural while gaining invaluable experience…
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Sr Product Cost Engineer (Electrical)
Alstom
Saint-Bruno, Quebec
Could you be the full-time Senior Product Cost Engineer we’re looking for?
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Consumables Manufacturing
Bio-Techne
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Manufacturing Engineer
Taiga Motors
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…manufacturing company, is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for our production facilities. This role is essential…
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Industrial Engineer
Aecon
Cambridge, ON
…transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North…

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Grote Industries

Operations - Manufacturing Engineer

Waterloo, ON, Canada

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: May 20, 2026

Original job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports To: Director of Operations
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Manufacturing Floor / Office

Company Overview

GROTE ELECTRONICS is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and value to our customers - both internal and external. We value teamwork, clear communication of quality objectives, and hands-on engagement in improving our processes. Success is driven by individuals who actively apply Kaizen thinking, lead improvement efforts, and help advance operational excellence across the organization.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical hands-on role in supporting shop floor operations, leading continuous improvement efforts, and managing manufacturing-related projects from concept through implementation. This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to lead and participate in Kaizen teams. Success in this role requires consistent, hands-on engagement on the production floor and active collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support

Serve as a visible, hands-on engineering presence on the manufacturing floor, supporting daily operations and troubleshooting production issues.
Assist manufacturing teams in improving productivity, quality, safety, and throughput.
Develop, install, program, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot manufacturing automation and control systems.
Oversee and mentor maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of automation equipment.

Continuous Improvement & Kaizen Leadership

Lead and actively participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement project teams.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure all assembly processes operate efficiently and with minimal waste.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop cost-benefit analyses to support leadership decision-making.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for production, equipment, engineering, and maintenance issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions.

Project Management & New Product Introduction (NPI)

Manage manufacturing-related projects using structured project management methodologies, including scope definition, timelines, resource coordination, and risk management.
Lead cross-functional project teams for automation, equipment installation, process changes, and NPI activities.
Participate in NPI project meetings, development of statements of work (SOWs), process FMEAs, and process flow documentation.
Coordinate and manage automation and controls vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Process & Equipment Development

Research, recommend, and implement new equipment, automation solutions, and manufacturing programs.
Support fixture and workstation design, setup, sampling, validation, and creation of work instructions.
Conduct time studies and evaluate material handling processes, recommending improvements to efficiency and ergonomics.
Establish and maintain work standards used for product costing, capacity planning, and productivity measurement.

Costing & Customer Support

Provide manufacturing estimates (tooling, assembly, and test equipment) to support customer quotations and business development activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
Proven experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
Strong hands-on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated experience leading or participating in Kaizen events and Lean initiatives.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook.
Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D, PLC programming,
Experience with E1 is an asset.
Experience with safety systems and manufacturing automation preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is an asset.
Strong communication, team facilitation, and leadership skills.

Key Attributes for Success

Hands-on, floor-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Comfortable balancing engineering design, project leadership, and direct production support.

Compliance Statement

Grote Electronics complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and all applicable employment laws. We are also committed to upholding the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace and recruitment process that is free from discrimination and barriers.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer provides hands-on support for shop floor operations and leads continuous improvement efforts using Kaizen and Lean principles. They manage manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, including automation installation and new product introduction.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical) and proven experience in project management and Lean initiatives. Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PLC programming is required, with a P.Eng designation considered an asset.

Skills

Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Root Cause Analysis
PLC Programming
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Process FMEA
Automation Control Systems
Time Studies
NPI
Technical Troubleshooting

Benefits

Dental Care
Extended Health Care
Life Insurance
On-site Parking
Paid Time Off
Rrsp Match
Vision Care

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Manufacturing Engineering
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing
Root Cause Analysis
NPI
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
PLC Programming
FMEA
Automation
Control Systems
Project Management
Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Tooling
Capacity Planning
Ergonomics
E1
P.Eng
Vehicle Lighting

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