Manufacturing Engineering

FLIR Systems•Laval, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Support / Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for ensuring smooth day‑to‑day manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise, process support, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor. This role acts as a bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues quickly, optimize production processes, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent technical experience may also be considered.
3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, production engineering, or process support role.
Experience in industries such as electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace is an asset.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and production workflows.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC).
Solides compétences d’analyse et de résolution de problèmes.
Excellente communication et esprit d’équipe.
Capacité à travailler sous pression dans un environnement de production dynamique.
Grande rigueur et sens de l’organisation.
Être admissible à être certifié pour examiner, posséder et transférer des articles dans le cadre du Programme canadien des marchandises contrôlées et être légalement autorisé à travailler au Canada.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time support to production lines by troubleshooting technical issues related to equipment, processes, tooling, or materials.
Analyze root causes of production problems and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor production KPIs (yield, cycle time, scrap rate, throughput) and drive corrective actions where needed.
Develop, update, and optimize manufacturing process instructions, work instructions (WI), and standard operating procedures (SOP).
Support new product introduction (NPI) by preparing production readiness, tooling requirements, and pilot builds.
Validate and document process changes, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in PFMEA and control plan development.
Lead Lean / Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance ergonomics on the production floor.
Support implementation of 5S, visual management, and standardized work.
Collect and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
Work collaboratively with the Quality team to manage non-conformances, deviations, and rework instructions.
Ensure production processes adhere to safety guidelines, industry standards, and company policies.
Participate in internal and external audits as required.
Provide training to operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, or quality standards.
Maintain detailed documentation of production processes, instructions, and change history.
Ensure workstations are always up to date with the latest controlled documents.