Manufacturing Engineer

Penta Equipment Inc. • Glencoe, ON

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Penta is seeking a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in designing, developing, and continuously improving our manufacturing processes for agricultural equipment. This position serves as the critical link between product design and shop-floor execution—turning engineering concepts into safe, efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production methods.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, process-focused, and passionate about operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (agricultural or heavy equipment manufacturing is an asset)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and equipment integration
• Proven experience driving process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and planning teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, shop-floor mindset

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work instructions, routings, and setup procedures
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, cycle time, and production costs while improving quality
• Evaluate, design, and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to enhance operator safety, precision, and throughput
• Support production teams through training and troubleshooting of new or modified processes and equipment
• Work closely with Process Planning to validate BOMs and routings for accuracy and efficiency
• Partner with Industrial Engineering to identify root causes of downtime and inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Lead the sourcing, installation, commissioning, and integration of new production equipment and machinery
• Lead Penta’s automation initiatives, including programming support as required
• Ensure all manufacturing processes prioritize workplace safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees