The Work
Join the Kanata Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineering Specialist.

Standard Job Description
The Work
Join the Kanata Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineering Specialist.

Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a key link between design, production, and quality functions. This role is responsible for supporting production, translating product designs into manufacturable, cost‑effective processes while ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The candidate will lead process design, tooling development, capacity planning, and plant layout project work, using data‑driven analysis, and Lean Six Sigma principles. Performs in a collaborative workplace to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence.



Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Basic Qualifications
Core responsibilities:
Process Design & Implementation

Design production processes

Determine equipment and tooling requirements

Process Optimization, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies

Identify waste, reduce cycle time, improve throughput

Lead Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control(DMAIC) projects with measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Utilize Automation Technologies to streamline production processes

Stay updated on industry trens and new manufacturing technologies

Tooling & Fixture Design

Identify and commission tooling and fixtures required to support production

Ensure supporting equipment calibration based on production needs.

Production Capacity & Layout Planning

Conduct capacity analysis

Recommend plant layout changes

Support new equipment installation

Evaluate line balancing and takt time alignment.

Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction

Prepare cost/benefit analyses for proposed process changes

Identify opportunities to reduce material, tooling, and labour costs.





Root Cause and Corrective Action Implementation

Perform Structured root cause analysis on production defects and implement corrective action

Troubleshoot daily production issues to minimize downtime

Quality & Compliance Support

Collaborate with Quality Assurance(QA)/Quality Compliance (QC) teams

Ensure processes meet specifications and regulatory standards

Training & Knowledge Transfer

Train production staff on new procedures and equipment

Develop training materials and conduct workshops

Required Skills, Qualification And Experience
Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree is considered a plus.

Experience

Minimum of 5+ years in a manufacturing or production engineering role

Preferably within a related industry

Prior experience in industrial engineering roles is an asset

Desired Skills
Desired Skills, qualifications

SAP, Windchill, MS Excel, Visio, Power Point

Solidworks and Colab

Core Competencies (Behavioral & Technical)
Competency
Description
Analytical Thinking
Able to dissect complex problems into actionable solutions.

Process Mindset
Focus on workflow efficiency, waste elimination, and scalability.

Collaboration
Works with Design, Supply Chain, QA, and Operations.

Communication
Translates engineering concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Adaptability
Thrives in fast‑paced environments, handles ambiguous problems.

Quality Focus
Passionate about delivering defect‑free, compliant products.

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