Process Engineer (Mechanical)
- 4000 18th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 5S8, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, CNC programming, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Role
Kawneer is seeking a Process Engineer (Mechanical) to support and improve fabrication manufacturing processes for architectural aluminum products, including windows, doors, curtain walls, and storefront systems. This role combines CNC programming, process engineering, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, tooling development, and project management to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize CNC programs and machining processes.
- Troubleshoot production, programming, and equipment issues.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Analyze production data and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
- Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
- Manage manufacturing and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
- Support equipment installation, automation, and new technology initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership, training, and support to production teams.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, CNC programming, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and CNC machining.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
Preferred
- Experience in aluminum fabrication, architectural products, or window and door manufacturing.
- CAD/CAM and CNC programming software experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Tooling and fixture design experience.
- ERP/MES system knowledge.
- Project management and automation experience.
Ideal Candidate
A hands-on manufacturing professional with strong CNC programming and process improvement expertise who can solve complex production challenges, lead improvement projects, and drive operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize CNC programs and manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production and equipment issues, and lead Lean-based improvements to safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Design tooling and fixtures, manage manufacturing and capital projects, support equipment installation and automation, and provide technical guidance to production teams.
Requirements
A degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, or a related field is required, along with at least five years of relevant manufacturing, CNC programming, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience. Candidates should have strong manufacturing and CNC machining knowledge, be able to interpret engineering drawings, and demonstrate problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
Skills
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machining
- Process Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Troubleshooting
- Production Data Analysis
- Tooling Design
- Fixture Design
- Project Management
- Equipment Installation
- Automation
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Technical Training
- CAD/CAM
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machining
- Process Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Aluminum Fabrication
- Architectural Aluminum Products
- Windows And Doors
- Curtain Walls
- Storefront Systems
- CAD/CAM
- Tooling Design
- Fixture Design
- Production Data Analysis
- Manufacturing Equipment
- Capital Projects
- Equipment Installation
- Automation
- ERP/MES Systems
- Engineering Drawings
- Process Optimization
- Quality Improvement
- Productivity Improvement
- Cost Performance