Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the production and operations team as we continue to expand and develop our Durand facility. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will assist in supporting manufacturing and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in programming the laser-plasma plate cutter and other CNC machines.
• Improve tools and processes.
• Work on project-related product changes, including investigation, planning, and implementing new engineering processes, methods, and tooling facilities in conjunction with manufacturing departments.
• Actively involved in continuous process improvement with manufacturing, including identifying and actioning waste elimination.
• Convert configurable designs into automated bills of materials (BOMs), process routings, assembly instructions, and CNC programs.
• Write, maintain, and optimize cutting programs for the site's Laser–Plasma combo sheet steel cutter and CNC lathes, mills, and other specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure configuration software is up to date and reflects current manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques and 5S.
• Proactively utilize lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques to respond to production variation and build quality issues.
• Verify manufacturability of new products or product changes, including manpower, equipment, tooling, ergonomics, and cost feasibility.
• Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles, including Yamazumi and 5S.
• Work on cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility.
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health, Safety, and Quality standards.
• Conduct periodic inspections of various aspects of the manufacturing process, such as assembly, welding, and machine operations.
• Assist with optimizing efficiency by learning to analyze layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or equivalent) or technical certification.
• Entry-level role; experience may include internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment.
• Experience using Creo, Auto-Cad, or equivalent engineering software.
• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and create engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Jig & Tool design, in particular for welded fabrications.
• Ability to convert designs into production action plans.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or equivalent) or technical certification.
• Entry-level role; experience may include internships, co-ops, or academic projects.