Manufacturing and Design Engineer

About the Company

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a strong stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity. The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together.

We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client’s expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing and Design Engineer will participate as an integral member of our Engineering team in defining designs in SolidWorks for new and existing products utilizing best DFM/DFA practices . The work carried out will enable the production floor to CNC machine and fabricate our customer's requests. Our core competencies in-house include Metal Fabrication, CNC Machining and Integrated Assemblies. This position will also support other mechanical design and development activities within EM Dynamics.

Is This an Existing Vacancy?: No — this posting is for a new vacancy.

Use of AI: We use artificial intelligence tools to help screen applications during the hiring process.

Job Duties:

• Analyze engineering drawings thoroughly to ensure design accuracy and feasibility.
• Develop technical part and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) analyses to optimize product designs.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support manufacturing processes.
• Generate and maintain efficient manufacturing procedures using the ERP system.
• Program NC Laser and Combo machines for production.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes to validate designs.
• Maintain configuration management including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and related documentation.
• Provide technical support across departments to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate closely with shop floor and quality assurance teams to identify and mitigate manufacturing issues.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as required to support business objectives.

Qualifications/Education/Technical Skills:

• Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing/ Mechanical / Industrial Engineering from a recognized college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of SolidWorks experience (CSWP preferred):
• 3D modeling, 2D drawings and all Sheet Metal features.
• Excellent knowledge with regards to engineering drawings, part/assembly tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Knowledge of material science and material properties.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering welding standards and symbols.
• Knowledge of reverse engineering and DFM/DFA concepts
• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing facility (preferred).
• Basic understanding of standard qualifications (AS9100, ASME, etc.)

General Skills:

• Excellent time management, organization and the ability to balance projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure with tight project timelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and draw from experience in all aspect of the job assigned.
• Creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking.
• Ability to interface and work collaboratively with representatives from different departments across the company.
• Initiator of innovative design and development concepts. Understanding how to relate design elements to system-level specifications and performance.

Accommodation Requirements: We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking