Ingénieur Industriel - Industrial Engineer

CAD Railway Industries•Montreal, QC

32d

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer at CAD Railway Industries is responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing manufacturing line layouts, tooling strategies, and parts storage systems to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance. This role works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to support production readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
1 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, and line balancing
Proficiency with design and analysis tools (AutoCAD, Visio, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong problem-solving abilities and good mechanical understanding
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working on the production floor in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Design and optimize manufacturing line layouts to support efficient material flow, ergonomics, takt time compliance, and production capacity
Develop line balancing plans based on demand, labor standards, and equipment capacity
Evaluate and improve workstation layouts to reduce waste, unnecessary motion, and cycle time
Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining scalable and flexible line layouts
Define tooling requirements for each process step, including fixtures, jigs, gauges, and specialized equipment
Collaborate with production and design engineers to ensure tooling supports quality, safety, and productivity objectives
Participate in equipment selection, integration into line layouts, and commissioning
Develop standard work instructions related to tooling use and installation
Design point-of-use parts storage systems, including racks, bins, kitting systems, and parts supermarkets
Optimize material handling methods to reduce travel distances, handling time, and inventory levels
Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to define replenishment strategies (kanban, FIFO, line-side delivery)
Ensure parts storage solutions support quality, traceability, and ergonomics
Conduct time studies, motion analysis, and capacity analysis
Apply Lean Manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (5S, kaizen, value stream mapping)
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity and quality
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPI) related to efficiency, utilization, and production throughput
Create and maintain layout drawings, process flows, work standards, and capacity models
Develop manufacturing standards for line layouts, tooling, and storage systems
Support audits and ensure compliance with safety and ergonomic standards