Manufacturing Engineer - Barrie, ON Canada (on-site)

National Carwash Solutions • Barrie, ON

41d • $70,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the manufacturing facility through the application of Lean principles, waste elimination, and structured continuous improvement methodologies. This role leads process optimization initiatives, analyzes production flows, and implements solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, productivity, and throughput. The Manufacturing Engineer acts as a key facilitator of cultural transformation toward a Lean, data‑driven, and problem‑solving organization.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Proven experience with Inventor/AutoCAD or other CAD packages
• Must have the ability to interpret specifications, recommend design improvements, and execute process improvements
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, organizational, training, and PC skills are required
• Must work effectively under pressure, be highly motivated, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality
• Minimal travel required with limited notice to identify and assist with field equipment problems or other related engineering activities
• Must stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations
• Required to stand for prolonged periods
• Intermittently lift light to medium weight up to 50 lbs.
• May perform duties requiring the employee to intermittently bend and twist

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives focused on eliminating the 8 wastes
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S activities, and value stream mapping
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement process improvements
• Develop visual management tools, process documentation, and KPI dashboards
• Conduct time studies, layout optimization, and ergonomic reviews
• Create and maintain standardized operating procedures
• Support new product introduction to ensure manufacturability
• Develop and maintain BOMs and process documentation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production challenges
• Test and evaluate equipment to recommend design improvements
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and specifications
• Effectively collaborate with customers and suppliers when required
• Interface with other company departments to ensure effective communication
• Report project updates to both local and corporate stakeholders
• Perform all other job-related duties and special projects as required.
• Comply with all applicable OHSA, ESA and other provincial regulatory laws, as well as company safety policies
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Senior Executive team

Benefits

• Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement.
• We offer competitive wages and benefits.
• National Carwash Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to change job duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees