Manufacturing Engineering Machining Specialist

Provide daily technical support to production cells, including CNC programming, machining, tooling, and fixturing issues.

Develop, optimize, and implement CNC machine programs using CAD/CAM software.

Lead initiatives in scrap reduction, process optimization, and setup/changeover efficiency.

Design and improve tooling and fixturing for productivity, cost savings, and quality improvements.

Troubleshoot machining processes, resolve quality issues (RCA, 8D, Q-Case), and manage MRB reviews.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including programming, fixturing, measurement, and First Part Qualification (FPQ).

Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives: process flow mapping, cycle time reduction, ERP routing maintenance, and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs) from implementation through tracking.

Support CAPEX projects including design, installation, commissioning, and integration into production.

Conduct FMEAs (process and machine) and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

Track, analyze, and improve machine OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by addressing downtime, speed losses, and quality issues.

Partner with Area Team Leaders on training, safety, ergonomic improvements, and cell utilization.

Promote and sustain 6S / Lean Manufacturing standards in the workplace.

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and machining experience in a production environment.

Strong knowledge of machining processes, fixturing, tooling design, and process optimization.

Familiarity with machine automation and robot programming / integration an asset