About the Job

At Pacific Energy, we’re creating innovative heating solutions for modern homes. For over 45 years, we have been designing and manufacturing clean-burning, efficient wood, pellet, electric, and gas heating products, combining engineering, craftsmanship, and innovation to deliver quality products we’re proud to build.

We continue to invest in new products, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements to advance our capabilities and support our growth. At Pacific Energy, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers and manufacturing professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and see your ideas become real products on the production floor.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a key role in continued growth and advancing our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working with people, solving real-world challenges, and turning ideas into practical solutions.

Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, you will work cross-functionally across the organisation to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and drive measurable gains in productivity, quality, capacity, cost, and overall manufacturing performance. You will have the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of activities, including manufacturing process development, New Product Introduction, assembly-line optimization, automation, tooling and fixture development and production planning.

Your Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

- Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, methods, work instructions, and standard work.
- Identify and implement opportunities to advance manufacturing processes through improved methods, equipment, technology, and production practices.
- Analyze production operations to improve productivity, quality, safety, cost, throughput, and capacity.
- Lead and support assembly-line optimization, including line balancing, cycle-time reduction, workstation optimization, material flow, and production layout improvements.
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, process constraints, and manufacturing inefficiencies.
- Conduct process studies, time studies, capacity analysis, and root-cause investigations.
- Evaluate opportunities for automation, semi-automation, and other technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency,



consistency, ergonomics, and capacity.
- Improve production layouts, material flow, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
- Lead or support manufacturing improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and performance validation.

1. New Product Introduction, Design & CAD

- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch and ramp-up.
- Work with Product Design Department to provide DFM/DFA input and ensure products are designed for efficient manufacturing and assembly.
- Use 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks to create, review, and modify fixtures, tooling, jigs, workstations, and other manufacturing aids.
- Participate in prototype builds, pilot production, production validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and other technical documentation.
- Identify opportunities to simplify product designs, reduce unnecessary variation, and improve standardization to enhance manufacturability and assembly efficiency.

1. Production Support, Quality & Problem Solving

- Provide day-to-day engineering support to Production and troubleshoot process, tooling, fixture, and manufacturing issues.
- Work directly with operators and supervisors to identify problems and implement practical solutions.
- Investigate manufacturing and quality issues using structured root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
- Support initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and manufacturing-related quality issues.
- Perform Production Planning activities as required, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and production coordination.
- Analyze demand, capacity, and manufacturing constraints to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with business needs.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Product Design Department, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to successfully implement improvements.




- Build strong working relationships across the organization and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, Technology diploma, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to work closely with production teams.

Preferred Skills · Experience working in a Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering role is preferred.

· Experience with assembly-line optimization, line balancing, cycle-time reduction, and production capacity improvement.

· Experience with manufacturing automation, semi-automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.

- Experience with welding, fabrication, sheet metal, machining, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing, assembly and validation of jigs, fixtures and tooling.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Compensation

- CA$60,000 - CA$80,000 per year based on experience and skills

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Duncan, BC V9L 6V8: Must be able to reliably commute to Duncan, BC, or relocate before starting work.

Join our team and surround yourself with talented people who share our commitment to excellence, innovation, growth, and community. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Learn more about Pacific Energy at https://www.pacificenergy.net/

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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