Manufacturing Engineer

 COMPANY INFORMATION

JDRF Electromag Engineering Inc. is a research-intensive product development company located in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario. Our mission is to reduce global GHG emissions by creating affordable Smart Lighting for commercial buildings.

We have developed a breakthrough technology that will transform the commercial smart lighting industry and have a measurable impact on global GHG emissions.

As a member of our team, you will join what we believe is one of the most exciting clean-tech stories in Canada. You will have the opportunity to be part of a close-knit and innovative team that works with cutting-edge technology including machine learning, edge computing, and data fusion.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve the manufacturing of our hardware products.

This role covers a broad range of manufacturing engineering activities, including production support, manufacturing documentation, process improvement, supplier coordination, quality, engineering change management, and new product introduction.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate may support established manufacturing processes and production activities or take ownership of more complex manufacturing, supplier quality, process validation, and product lifecycle initiatives.

The role is highly cross-functional and involves working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, and external manufacturing partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

• Support day-to-day manufacturing and production engineering activities
• Support prototype, pilot, NPI, and production builds
• Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, inspection criteria, and test processes
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues and support root cause investigations
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, process consistency, quality, and cost
• Support process validation and implementation of manufacturing processes
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Support

• Work with outsourced manufacturing partners to support production, quality, and process requirements
• Coordinate technical and manufacturing issues between internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Review manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection methods, and production documentation
• Support supplier quality investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Monitor manufacturing performance, including yield, defects, scrap, rework, and other relevant metrics
• For experienced candidates, take ownership of supplier quality, process qualification, and manufacturing partner performance

Engineering Change & Configuration Management

• Support the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs)
• Coordinate engineering changes with manufacturing partners and internal teams
• Ensure updated drawings, BOMs, specifications, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation are properly released and implemented
• Maintain revision control and traceability of engineering and manufacturing information
• Help prevent unauthorized changes, substitutions, or outdated documentation from being used in production

Product Lifecycle & Manufacturing Data

• Maintain accurate manufacturing and engineering data throughout the product lifecycle
• Support BOM management, product revisions, engineering releases, and manufacturing documentation
• Work with PLM, ERP, and other engineering or manufacturing systems as applicable
• Ensure manufacturing records remain aligned with engineering requirements and production builds
• For experienced candidates, take greater ownership of product lifecycle management and controlled release of engineering data to manufacturing partners

Project & Task Coordination

• Track engineering and manufacturing activities using work management systems such as Azure DevOps or Jira
• Coordinate tasks and action items across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers
• Support engineering and manufacturing projects from development through production
• Maintain organized engineering and manufacturing records
• Follow up on open issues and ensure actions are completed on time

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality, efficiency, and cost
• Participate in Lean, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities
• Work closely with hardware, software, testing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
• Support new product introduction, production ramp-up, and sustaining manufacturing activities
• Act as a technical manufacturing resource and, with experience, take ownership of complex manufacturing and supplier issues

REQUIREMENTS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Computer, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or a closely related engineering function.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production of physical products, preferably electronic or electromechanical products.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, work instructions, assembly procedures, or other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with manufacturing problem-solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, or corrective actions.
• Experience supporting production, manufacturing processes, process improvement, or new product introduction (NPI).
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Beneficial

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly (PCBA).
• Experience working with outsourced manufacturing or contract manufacturing partners.
• Experience with supplier quality engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), engineering change management, or revision control.
• Experience with BOM management and controlled engineering or manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar systems.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or product data management systems.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, machining, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, or wiring.
• Experience with manufacturing quality metrics such as yield, defects, scrap, rework, or process capability.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using engineering or manufacturing task-management systems such as Microsoft Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or hardware product development.
• Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, or sustaining production.

Experience Level

• Candidates with early-career experience, including relevant co-op, internship, academic project, or hands-on engineering experience, are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with several years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supplier quality, or production engineering experience are also encouraged to apply.