Industrial Engineer (or Industrial Specialist)

Think back—was there ever an elevator ride that made you go, “Whoa, this is nice”?

Maybe it was an elegant glass lift or a minimalist stainless-steel rocket.

It might have shaped your first impression or left a lasting memory of a building.

Chances are, the details made the difference; with an aesthetic interior and stylish, well-built buttons and fixtures. Immersive digital technology like visual displays may have turned a simple ride into a memorable experience as well. You may not have noticed these details then, but once you’ve worked with us, you’ll start noticing them everywhere you go.

Company Overview:

We have a vision – to have a MAD product in every elevator. Headquartered in Mississauga Canada, our 80,000 sq. foot facility focuses on the efficient production of industry-leading fixtures, high quality elevator car interiors, and cutting-edge digital products.

At MAD, we set you up to be the expert – providing the tools, support, and environment to help you thrive. From there, it’s all you – your drive and ideas lead the way. MAD has been ranked among Canada's top 500 fastest growing companies, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a Best Places to Work in Canada, and among Best Employers for Recent Graduates.

The Industrial Engineer (or Industrial Specialist) will play a key role in analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes across the facility to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and quality. This hands-on role requires a strong shop-floor presence and direct involvement in implementing improvements with production teams.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in industrial engineering, enjoys being deeply involved in day-to-day operations, likes to work with machinery and is driven to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support safe, effective workflows.

What you will do in the role:

Process Analysis and Manufacturing Design

- Evaluate manufacturing processes through time studies, workflow analysis, and process mapping. Identify bottlenecks, cycle time variation, and activities that add no value.
- Design and implement work cells, plant layouts, and workstation improvements. Apply line balancing to improve labor productivity, throughput, material flow, and space utilization.
- Support new product introductions through process planning, tooling, fixture development, and workstation design.





Continuous Improvement and Project Delivery

- Lead Kaizen events and improvement projects using 5S, Standard Work, and other Lean methods. Involve operators in identifying opportunities and sustaining results.
- Monitor production KPIs, improve material utilization, and identify cost reduction opportunities. Quantify project savings, operational benefits, and return on investment.
- Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Specialist to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Coordinate projects with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and R&D.;

Standardization Training and Quality

- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for process changes. Train operators and team leaders on new or revised procedures and obtain training sign-offs.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to reduce scrap, rework, and recurring process issues. Support timely closure of assigned actions.

Safety and Ergonomics

- Assess ergonomic risks in high-risk areas and implement practical improvements to workstations, tooling, and material handling.
- Participate in safety audits, workplace inspections, and 5S activities. Complete assigned safety actions within agreed timelines and support health and safety and ISO compliance.

Other:

- Other duties as assigned.
- Able to lift up to 25lbs; may work in hot areas 5%, noise 5%.
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures and active participation in 5S and housekeeping programs.

Measures of Success:

- Operational performance: Reduce cycle time variation by 10–15% and process-related downtime by 15%. Improve labor productivity and throughput by 15–20% in targeted areas.
- Waste and cost: Reduce scrap and rework by 10–15% in targeted processes and deliver at least $20,000 in measurable annual cost savings.
- Lean implementation: Achieve and sustain 5S audit scores of at least 85%. Complete two to four Kaizen events annually with documented, sustained results.
- Standardization and training:



Keep SOPs and work instructions current for all process changes, with 100% operator training and sign-off on new or revised procedures.
- Safety and quality: Complete ergonomic assessments and improvements in high-risk areas, and close assigned safety and corrective actions within agreed timelines.
- Project delivery: Complete at least 85% of assigned projects and improvement initiatives on time, with measurable operational benefits and positive return on investment.

What you bring to the role:

- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5-8 years of experience manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing methods, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and line balancing. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is an asset
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience in CNC machining, assembly, fabrication, or material handling
- Knowledge of time studies, process mapping, and production metrics
- Familiarity with Health & Safety, ergonomics, and ISO 9001 quality systems
- Proficiency in Excel, CAD, ERP systems, and data analysis tools
- Solid project management, communication, and collaboration skills
- Clear Background Checks – Criminal
- Eligible to work in Canada

This position is located at 6635 Ordan Drive in Mississauga, ON. Hours are typically 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Pay: $85500

This is a Full-time, Salary position.

This posting has one (1) vacancy.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: MAD Elevator Inc. uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening, assessing, ranking, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Hiring decisions are not made solely by AI and include human review and oversight. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

Due to the number of responses, only qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the job will be selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Accommodations can be made available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

If you require accommodation in applying for a posting, please contact Human Resources.

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