The WorkJoin the Kanata Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineering Specialist.Standard Job DescriptionThe WorkJoin the Kanata Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated Manufacturing Engineering Specialist.Job SummaryThe 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 setting 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 3 D 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 Io T 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 QualificationsCore responsibilities:Process Design & ImplementationDesign production processesDetermine equipment and tooling requirementsProcess Optimization, Automation & Continuous ImprovementApply Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologiesIdentify waste, reduce cycle time, improve throughputLead Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control(DMAIC) projects with measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Utilize Automation Technologies to streamline production processesStay updated on industry trens and new manufacturing technologiesTooling & Fixture DesignIdentify and commission tooling and fixtures required to support productionEnsure supporting equipment calibration based on production needs.Production Capacity & Layout PlanningConduct capacity analysisRecommend plant layout changesSupport new equipment installationEvaluate line balancing and takt time alignment.Cost Analysis & Cost ReductionPrepare cost/benefit analyses for proposed process changesIdentify opportunities to reduce material, tooling, and labour costs.Root Cause and Corrective Action ImplementationPerform Structured root cause analysis on production defects and implement corrective actionTroubleshoot daily production issues to minimize downtimeQuality & Compliance SupportCollaborate with Quality Assurance(QA)/Quality Compliance (QC) teamsEnsure processes meet specifications and regulatory standardsTraining & Knowledge

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Quebec City)
🏢 Lockheed Martin
📍 Quebec City