Position summary
The Manufacturing Engineer / Program Manager owns each job from quote handoff to shipment, working with CNC programming, tooling, customers and the shop floor to launch complex, low-volume parts successfully. Success means jobs launch on time, pass first article the first time, and run at or below quoted cost.
- Location: North York, Ontario (on-site, about 60% office / 40% shop floor)
- Reports to: General Manager and Vice Presidents
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; extended hours and Saturdays as required
Key responsibilities
- Lead new and repeat jobs from quote handoff through first article and into steady production.
- Review customer drawings and specifications, and plan the process, routing and inspection points.
- Create in-process drawings, setup sheets and work instructions, and make sure the shop builds to the latest approved revision.
- Support the CNC Programmers, who own the programs, on machining strategy, program review and prove-out.
- Direct fixturing, work-holding and cutting-tool strategy to improve cycle time and repeatability.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and the Tool Room so cutting tools, fixtures and special tooling are ordered, built and ready before each job starts.
- Build and track job schedules, costs and risks, and keep Production, Quality and Purchasing aligned.
- Serve as the customer's technical contact for drawing questions, revisions, deviations and status updates.
- Support Estimating with process plans, cost and lead-time estimates.
- Work with Sales to support delivery commitments, keeping customers informed with delivery notifications, schedule changes and shipping updates.
- Work with Quality on first article inspections and corrective actions, and solve process problems on the floor.
- Mentor junior staff and promote a strong safety culture.
Qualifications
Required
- 7 to 10 years in machining, fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing, including 3 to 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering, project management, customer-facing or supervisory role.
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
- Familiarity with cutting tools, including tool and insert selection, speeds and feeds, and tool life.
- Solid knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication, fixturing and job shop workflows.
- Experience with production scheduling, job costing and quality and inspection requirements.
- Clear communicator who can manage several jobs and priorities at once.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario OHSA and shop safety practices.
Assets
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Technology; P.Eng., EIT or C.E.T.
- CNC programming experience (for example Mastercam or Esprit) and 3D CAD (for example SolidWorks or Inventor).
- Experience with ERP/MRP software such as Epicor, JobBoss, Abas or similar systems.
- Oil and gas or power generation experience, including API and ASME specifications.