Manufacturing Engineer Program Manager

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.