Manufacturing Engineer

Teknion • Toronto, ON

20h

About The Position

This is a critical, strategic role responsible for optimizing the production lifecycle, ensuring superior product quality, and driving sustainable profitability. The role serves as the direct link between product design and efficient, cost-effective realization, leading plant-focused teams to ensure facilities can produce new products.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 1–5 years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Experience with CNC machining processes and understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Practical experience in developing equipment, manufacturing technologies, and processes.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S/6S projects, and ISO 9001/14001 requirements.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible for or currently holding a P.Eng license (preferred).
• Experience with wood processing (MDF, Particle Board) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire operational lifecycle, ensuring processes are optimized for efficiency, safety, and consistency.
• Develop, document, and standardize effective and safe procedures for every step from cutting to final assembly.
• Monitor run time accuracy across all machinery and implement corrective actions to meet efficiency goals.
• Select, install, and develop a maintenance plan for production machinery and evaluate automation opportunities.
• Partner in product innovation to ensure a smooth transition from design to mass production.
• Design and implement new processes and tooling required for new furniture designs.
• Coordinate pilot production runs, analyze results, and refine processes for rapid scale-up.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback on material selection, tolerances, and assembly methods.
• Lead cost savings projects to maximize profitability and material utilization.
• Optimize material Yield by minimizing waste of high-value materials using nesting software and data analysis.
• Design manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures to increase worker speed and accuracy.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping and implement Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S/6S, Kaizen) to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities and waste.
• Analyze and report on production costs, identifying key cost drivers and developing strategies for component cost reduction (Value Engineering).
• Collaborate with Procurement to evaluate and qualify alternative materials and suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising product quality.
• Establish and manage rigorous quality control systems to uphold brand promises.
• Set precise, measurable tolerances and specifications for components and finished products.
• Investigate defects to find root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure all procedures adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), environmental regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Lead carbon reduction initiatives, including optimizing machinery energy consumption and evaluating lower-carbon materials.
• Design workplace layouts that protect worker well-being and promote ergonomics.
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer.
• Report workplace hazards and dangers.
• Work in a manner as required by the employer and use the prescribed safety equipment.
• Identification and reporting of hazard(s) in their workplace.
• Report any incidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost time injuries, or occupational diseases.
• Use equipment, materials, and machinery only as authorized.
• Follow general safety rules.
• Apply EHS training knowledge.

Benefits

• Culture of diversity and accessibility
• Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
• Background checks consistent with Teknion's employment policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level