Manufacturing Engineer
Role Overview
APEX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for its Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group.
The full-time, permanent role reports to the Group Manager and focuses on operational excellence, continuous improvement, automation, process development, and technology integration.
This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering with production and support teams.
The role owns improvement initiatives from concept through implementation, including business cases, cross-functional coordination, and measurable results.
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Position overview
APEX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for its Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group.
The full-time, permanent role reports to the Group Manager and focuses on operational excellence, continuous improvement, automation, process development, and technology integration.
This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering with production and support teams.
The role owns improvement initiatives from concept through implementation, including business cases, cross-functional coordination, and measurable results.
Continuous improvement and technology
- Lead improvements in manufacturing efficiency, quality, throughput, cost, production flow, setup reduction, and machine utilization.
- Evaluate and implement technologies and automation; support CNC pallet systems, probing, tool management, and unattended machining.
- Explore AI tools for manufacturing, planning, quality, and business systems; prepare business cases and ROI analyses.
- Support Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing strategies and evaluate additive manufacturing technologies.
Process, shop floor, and collaboration
- Develop processes for machining, assembly, and special processing; support manufacturability, process capability, troubleshooting, product introduction, and validation.
- Work directly with production personnel, supervisors, programmers, operators, inspectors, quality, maintenance, and support teams.
- Participate in process trials and equipment evaluations; investigate root causes, support corrective actions, and validate improvements hands-on.
- Lead cross-functional improvement teams and projects; support standard work, procedures, and training documentation.
KPIs and performance
- Develop and analyze operational KPIs and dashboards for productivity, quality, delivery, utilization, and cost.
- Analyze manufacturing data and trends and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Promote accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical education and relevant experience may be considered.
- At least five years of manufacturing engineering or advanced manufacturing experience.
- P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration is an asset.
- Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience is preferred; CNC machining and Lean Manufacturing experience are listed as assets.
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