Job Title:

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Remote Allowed:

No

Location:

Toronto, ON | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Salary Range:

$35 - $40 Per Hour

Job Type:

Contract

Position Description: This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop improvement strategies, and implement sustainable solutions that align with company goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives ( Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification/elimination, Continuous Flow, Material Delivery Systems, sub-assembly, time studies, Kanban/Pull Systems, VA/VE analysis, Heijunka, 5S, Visual & Daily Management.)
- Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and develop data-driven improvement plans.
- Serve as the subject matter expert with respect to Lean practices and tools. Develop the playbook/matrix for the application of such tools.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes for recurring production issues.
- Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput, reducing downtime, and optimizing space and materials usage.
- Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement standardized work practices.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the impact of continuous improvement activities.




- Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis for equipment and labor optimization.
- Train and mentor frontline employees and supervisors on Lean principles and improvement tools.
- Support recent equipment and process implementation from a lean and operational efficiency perspective.

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering or operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering, and production systems—preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or related items.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems, data analytics tools, and process automation technologies.
- Exceptional communication, and facilitation skills within a track record of driving cultural transformation and operational excellence.
- Ability to work cross-functionally an influence stakeholders at all events without direct authority.
- Proficiency in problem-solving tools such as FMAIC, MEA, SPC, and root cause analysis.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

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