Manufacturing Engineering Student

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology.

The main role of this manufacturing engineering student is to manage manufacturing process capabilities to ensure availability to meet sales demand and forecast requirements.

Key Activities -

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing non-value added activities.
• Monitor internal / external quality trends and implement improvements as required.
• Review labour standards and ensure they evolve with product design.
• Resolve manufacturing issues in a timely and effective manner. Ensure manufacturing adherence to standard practices, and create or modify procedures where required.
• Record and maintain all process instructions (SPI and SWI). Involvement in core competency development, implementation and review.
• Review production trends (including MOS, DPMO, COQ) and implement process improvements as required.
• Improve and standardize existing processes through innovation and collaboration with other manufacturing locations.
• Provide process training where required.
• Demonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of lean initiatives.
• Promote 5S throughout the organization

Qualifications -

• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to be “hands on” to demonstrate processes using tools and large equipment.
• Work with little supervision, highly motivated.
• Experience with AutoCAD and or Solid Works is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Background in magnetic or transformer construction would be an asset.
• Basic understanding of electronic and electrical circuitry, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding processes.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some Of The Benefits Of Working At Hammond

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions.

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.