MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Production Optimization | High Impact on Shop Floor Performance

Location: Belleville, ON

Salary: $85,000- $95,000

Shift: Days (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), with flexibility during critical production periods

Overview

This is a high-impact manufacturing engineering role focused on improving performance across an active production environment.

The plant is coming off recent launches where scrap and downtime are above target. Leadership is focused on driving measurable cost savings and operational improvements on the shop floor.

This role will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, prioritizing high-impact issues, and delivering tangible results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues including downtime, scrap, and inefficiencies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and throughput
• Analyze production data to identify high-impact improvement opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with operators, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Implement process changes through established control and change management systems
• Support and guide technical operators and shop floor personnel
• Balance reactive problem-solving with proactive continuous improvement

Success Measures

• Reduction in scrap (target ~3%) and downtime
• Measurable contribution to plant cost-saving initiatives
• Improved production stability across key lines
• Strong prioritization of high-impact issues over day-to-day noise

Challenges in the Role

• High volume of competing priorities across the shop floor
• Need to quickly assess and prioritize issues with the greatest business impact
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making under pressure
• Balancing immediate problem-solving with longer-term improvements

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing
• Proven track record reducing scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor with operators
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization capabilities
• Ability to influence and drive change without direct authority

Ideal Fit

This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on production environment, understands how to identify and execute high ROI improvements, and can maintain focus in a high-demand setting.