Manufacturing Engineer
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 125 Adelaide St. Winnipeg (subject to change)
Compensation: $70,000+, based on experience
Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026
Eligibility - Due to the nature of this position and security requirements, only
applications from Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be considered.
About Us
Win-Shield Devices is a Winnipeg-based company dedicated to advancing
personal protective equipment for industrial, medical, law enforcement, and
defense applications. Our mission is to deliver world-class protection through
Canadian-made innovation, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality.
The Role
Win-Shield Devices is seeking a highly driven, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to
help establish and scale the manufacturing processes for a new line of products. In
this role, you will bridge the gap between R&D and full-scale production. You will be
responsible for designing the assembly processes, sourcing and validating capital
equipment, and building the jigs and fixtures required to produce everything from
low volume certification prototypes to full-scale production runs.
Requested Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, a degree in a similar field or equivalent experience.
- Experience with 3D CAD for tooling, jig, and fixture design.
- Experience with drafting engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of tolerancing and Design for Manufacturing (e.g. CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)
- Hands-on experience working with hand/power tools and assembly.
- 2+ years of direct experience working on manufacturing equipment.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with creating structured manufacturing documentation (flow charts, work instructions) and process qualification.
- Experience with plastics manufacturing including injection molding.
- Experience working within an ISO 13485, ISO 9001, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, specify, procure, and commission the capital equipment required for the manufacturing and assembly line.
- Utilize 3D CAD to design, test, and fabricate custom assembly aids, nests, and R&D jigs for initial prototypes, eventually scaling these designs into robust fixtures for full-scale production.
- Work closely with Quality Engineers, Assembly Technicians, and external technical advisors to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
- Develop comprehensive manufacturing documentation within a regulated Quality Management System (QMS). This includes authoring Manufacturing Plans, Process Flow Charts, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and detailed Work Instructions.
- Lead the assembly of initial low-volume Test & Evaluation (T&E) units.
- Aid in the execution of equipment and process qualification for all new manufacturing equipment to ensure repeatable production.
- Work directly with the product development team to provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input, identifying design changes that improve manufacturability, assembly consistency, quality, cost, and scalability.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive group benefits package
- Employee stock option plan
- Flexible start and end times
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative Canadian-made products used in
- critical industries
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your resume to the posting on Indeed or email [email protected]. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we ask that you do not contact any of our staff through personal email, LinkedIn or other means. Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026
