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Manufacturing Engineering in Owen Sound, Ontario at MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED

NewSalary: $60000 - $80000
MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED
Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 1H1, Canada
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POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Engineering

LOCATION: Owen Sound, ON

SHIFT: Afternoon Shift (Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm – 2:00am)

PAY: $60,000 to 80,000/annually

About the Position: The Manufacturing Engineering role is to be the liaison between Engineering and the Manufacturing teams with a focus on improving manufacturing processes to increase productivity and reduce costs as well as develop strategies for improving quality and reducing defects. This position requires the following proficiencies:

  • Using SolidWorks, add manufacturing details to existing drawings, and to new designs, to outline the optimal manufacturing process for welding, machining, electrical / mechanical assembly, and paint
  • Jig, fixture, part and process design using SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and coordinating release into production with ECN
  • Liaise with various internal and external groups to handle exceptions and constructively communicate resolution
  • Identify and define incident-based & systematic problems, and implement temporary corrective actions & containment
  • Assess manufacturability & manufacturing structure for new products, existing products, insourcing and outsourcing
  • Able to create and interpret complex / multi-discipline blueprints
  • Communicate constructively, effectively and enthusiastically with all levels within the organization. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
  • Estimate timelines pertaining to manufacturing, rework, design, and other related activity
  • Strictly follow safety requirements, including but not limited to wearing PPE, assessing hazards, & ensuring best practices are being followed
  • Display strong written & verbal communication skills, particularly in the area of technical writing
  • Respond to problems / exceptions and initiate NCR, interim actions, and containment. Provide leadership and guidance to peers & peer groups
  • Coordinate containment in multiple facilities and branches as required
  • Assess urgency and severity of issues and implement measurable and sustainable corrective actions
  • Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis to identify true root cause & associated corrective actions to permanently correct known problems
  • Manage small / intermediate projects pertaining to Product, Process, Facilities, Systems, and other categories as assigned
  • Update drawing details in SolidWorks & AutoCAD to provide clarity or specification, not including structural or functional details
  • Create & implement concise SOP and detailed Work Instructions within all departments as required concisely and audit for conformance
  • Communicate with Vendors to identify Root Cause and audit effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Attend vendor facilities as required to resolve issues
  • Lead Internal Quality Audits, including scheduling, delegation, and reporting
  • Create and revise SOP's according to current and revised practices
  • Participate in / assist with CWB audits, including scheduling and reporting
  • Conduct PDI confidently, assertively, and autonomously. Identify, create & implement MQS and other associated corrective actions to reduce PDI issue recurrence & improve overall rig Quality performance
  • Independently & confidently assess manufacturability & apply routing structure and standard times accurately and independently within the PDM. Analyze / adjust standard times as required
  • Perform ECN revisions & process within PDM for approval
  • Provide accurate Contract Manufacturing estimation & quotation & manage quoted product from initiation to completion
  • Identify improvement opportunities, present ROI and justification to all levels of management, manage implementation, and measure results
  • Communicate 'Operator Error' to Operator group(s) without confrontation and work constructively to accomplish correction and change culture as applicable
  • Create & implement drawing standards within MPE and consult with other peer groups to implement same

    • About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

  • Trade Certification in any recognized discipline would be an asset
  • Training / certification in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project is an asset
  • Training / certification in Drawing / drafting Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow definition, Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Manufacturing Estimating is an asset
  • Two to Five (2-5) years’ Experience using SolidWorks or AutoCAD
  • Two to Five (2-5) years Hands on experience and exposure in a conventional Heavy Equipment Manufacturing environment
  • Or Three (3) + years’ Experience working in any Manufacturing or Industrial setting
  • Trade experience in any Mechanical or Electrical discipline would be an asset
  • Experience in ISO 9001 & CWB 47.1 background

    • About Us:

    Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

    Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

    Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

    We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

    • 3 weeks' vacation annually
    • Paid sick and family emergency time
    • Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
    • Free coffee!
    • Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
    • Employee and family assistance program
    • Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
    • Annual Employee Bonus
    • $250 annual safety shoe allowance
    • $200 biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
    • Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

    If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

    We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

    MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

    MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

    Job Location

    Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 1H1, Canada

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