Manufacturing Engineer (Silent-Aire)

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What We Offer

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits including retirement savings, extended health care, dental, and vision

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Collaborative and supportive team setting

Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire designs, engineers, and manufacture’s hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. With over 3,000 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, Silent-Aire has been part of Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group since May 2021.

Learn more: silent-aire.com

What You Do

Support manufacturing projects by designing plant layouts, developing task lists, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). Collaborate with engineering and other departments to ensure seamless execution and integration of manufacturing processes. Lead the development of assembly and plant layout designs while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

How You Will Do It

Design product assembly lines in collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams

Prepare production setups including BOMs, fabrication parts, consumables, task lists, and subassemblies

Ensure compliance with Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines





Participate in Joint Health and Safety Advisory (JHSA) meetings and incident investigations

Collaborate with safety and structural engineering teams to design safety restraint systems

Act as liaison between engineering and production, ensuring effective communication and knowledge transfer

Lead construction kick-off planning, including safety, scheduling, and drawing distribution

Mentor production coordinators and oversee assembly line layouts and process improvements

Oversee and approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)

Support welding-related manufacturing activities including weld process development, fixture and tooling input, troubleshooting, welding quality improvement, and coordination with Quality Control to meet applicable project, code, and customer requirements

Apply working knowledge of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) requirements, welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection expectations, and documentation needed to support compliant shop operations

Work with Quality Control (QC) to implement standard work procedures and resolve CARs

Partner with Continuous Improvement (CI) teams on product research, design calculations, and ROI analysis

Serve as project engineer for major initiatives including Factory Witness Tests and prototype testing

Manage procurement, pricing, and documentation accuracy during production

Coordinate with planning teams for time trials and production scheduling

Ensure compliance with RFPs, engineering specs, and contracting procedures





Support staff training and competency development with line supervisors

Analyze data and recommend solutions to improve performance

Monitor project progress and adjust resource allocation as needed

Review QC reports and assist in resolving field construction issues

Provide technical oversight through coordination meetings and documentation

Communicate effectively across all levels via phone, email, and in-person

Perform other duties as required

Required

What We Look For

6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering

6+ years in an engineering role with design and/or construction responsibilities

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Excellent verbal and presentation skills

Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-engineering stakeholders

Knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and relevant codes

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience supporting welding engineering and manufacturing requirements, including weld process development, procedure review, quality assurance, defect resolution, and shop-floor implementation

Working knowledge of CWB requirements, weld procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, welder qualification records, inspection requirements, and welding documentation control

Proficiency in mathematical methods for engineering applications

Ability to develop alternative solutions to complex problems

Strong time and project management skills

Independent judgment and decision-making ability

Understanding of company policies and procedures

Cost management experience

Willingness to work in a shop environment with adherence to safety protocol

Preferred

Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) from APEGA or eligibility to apply

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

📌 Manufacturing Engineer - Welding (Winnipeg)
🏢 Johnson Controls
📍 Winnipeg