Job Summary The Manufacturing and Automation Designer supports and improves robotic and manufacturing processes within MTH Manufacturing’s Facility. The position combines process engineering responsibilities with hands on robotic programming and design, trouble shooting, and production support. The role is responsible for developing reliable manufacturing processes, optimizing robotic weld cells, improving product quality/production efficiency, maintaining engineering designs in CAD, and collaborating with other engineering, quality and production employees.

Roles and responsibilities:

Robotics and Automation:

- Program, teach, adjust, and optimize robotic welding systems
- Create and modify robot programs for new and existing axle components and assemblies.
- Adjust weld parameters, robot paths, torch angles, travel speeds, and sequencing to achieve

consistent weld quality

- Troubleshoot robotic welding equipment, controllers, sensors, and safety systems.
- Conduct inspections of robotic machinery to identify wear, damage, alignment issues, and

potential equipment failures.

- Implement and suggest various methods of automation

Manufacturing Process Engineering:

- Develop, document, implement and improve manufacturing processes for axle components and other assemblies
- Evaluate production processes to improve safety, quality and productivity.
- Support the introduction and implementation of new products, equipment, fixtures and manufacturing processes
- Identify manufacturing constraints and recommend solutions.
- Review and support the creation of drawings, specifications,



bill of materials
- Develops production inspection tools.
- Assists with quality document and work instruction updates.
- Supports internal audit program for SOP’s and Work Instructions.

Troubleshooting and Production Support:

- Provide timely technical support to production employees
- Investigate recurring equipment, quality and process problems
- Work with quality personnel on non-conformances, customer concerns, and corrective action investigations
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
- Assist with the troubleshooting of general production issues.
- Apply predictive and preventative maintenance to all required equipment

Continuous Improvement:

- Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects involving robotics, material flow, tooling, cycle time, quality, and product improvement
- Apply lean-manufacturing and practical problem-solving principles
- Standardize successful improvements across similar equipment and processes
- Participate in workplace organization and 5S activities
- Help develop and maintain processes that are compliant with ISO 9001




- Support a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by following established safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping standards, and always using required protective equipment.

Perform any other reasonable and/or related duties as required by Management.

Job Specifications and Requirements

- Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred (mechanical, manufacturing, automotive).
- 5-10+ years of relevant experience.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and measurement principles.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Experience and knowledge of ISO principles.
- Strong trouble shooting and technical ability
- Strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Intermediate and Senior Manufacturing / Automation Designer (Elmvale)
🏢 MTH Manufacturing
📍 Elmvale