Manufacturing Engineer Process Improvement

Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist supporting production through process improvement, technical documentation, and root-cause problem solving for large industrial equipment. Work directly with manufacturing teams.Kadant Carmanah Design designs and manufactures equipment for Engineered Wood products, including Stranders for OSB and wood-based composites. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will support production teams and improve manufacturing methods. The work combines product design knowledge, customer specifications, technical drawings, and operational processes. Collaboration spans Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Sales, unionized employees, and technical personnel.Key Responsibilities:
Resolve production-floor issues through root-cause analysis and corrective solutionsDevelop and update clear work instructions with unionized employeesMaintain BOMs and manufacturing methods in Epicor MRPSupport continuous improvement across company departmentsRecommend design changes for cost and operational efficienciesRequirements:
Education in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or a similar fieldExperience with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and 2D CADAbility to read technical drawings and create documentationManufacturing-environment experience and strong computer skillsMinimum two years in a manufacturing-focused role preferredApply manufacturing engineering expertise, CAD knowledge, and process optimization skills to strengthen production at Kadant Carmanah Design.
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