Manufacturing Engineer

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually Manufacturing Engineer Who Are We? In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety.

We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We’ll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You? Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in advancing manufacturing capability through process optimization, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives. This position is responsible for creating design concepts, standardizing designs, implementing, and continuously improving scalable, data-driven manufacturing processes that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

This role serves as a critical strategic technical bridge between Design Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to support efficient production and successful industrialization of new products. Beyond initial New Product Introduction (NPI), the Manufacturing Engineer provides continuous lifecycle support to ensure long-term manufacturability, material optimization, and operational excellence. What Will You Do?

Key Responsibilities 1. Manufacturing Process Design & Continuous Improvement Lead end-to-end process design, validation, and optimization initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles. Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through cycle time reduction, scrap and rework minimization, and line balancing.

Design, develop, and implement custom tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturability, ergonomics, safety, and process repeatability. Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, routings, SOPs, and work instructions. 2. Production Planning & Operational Support Support production planning by defining efficient sequences of operations and estimating production time and cost.

Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure material availability and production readiness. Specify, select, and implement manufacturing equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. Design and deploy robotic automation solutions (e.g., machine tending, welding, pick-and-place, palletizing), including cell layouts, safety systems, and end-of-arm tooling.

Lead controls integration involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion systems, ensuring robust connectivity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Support digital manufacturing initiatives by improving visibility of production performance through data integration, dashboards, and reporting tools. Collaborate with IT, Operations, and equipment suppliers to enable effective data flow from shop-floor equipment to enterprise systems.

Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline. Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (discrete, batch, or continuous). Firsthand experience in industrial robotics (e.g., FANUC or equivalent platforms).

Proficiency in tooling and fixture design using CAD, with working knowledge of GD&T, MSA, and process capability studies. Preferred Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP). Familiarity with ERP/MES integration and tools such as Power BI.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced understanding of heavy-plate steel fabrication, CWB/AWS welding standards, and machining processes. Broad theoretical and practical engineering knowledge. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for specialized fixture and tooling design.

Skilled in developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, line balancing, and ergonomics to optimize throughput. Ability to analyze “Design-to-Build” workflows to improve OEE and reduce cycle times. High ethical standards consistent with APEGA/ASET professional registration.

A cross-functional partner who works effectively with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams. What you bring to the position Commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. Dependable, self-motivated, and proactive attitude.

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset. Desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions that drive results.

If you feel you fit the overall profile, please clearly demonstrate this in your cover letter and resume when applying. Bonus Round! Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM.

We offer the following benefits to help you be the best version of yourself: Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Employee Assistance Program, MSP (BC).

Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching. Monthly incentive program with monetary rewards. Service awards in 5-year increments.

Company/team events. Personal growth. Career advancement opportunities.

Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments. A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results. Vacancy Status: This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

If your interest is piqued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you’re made of. Just a Quick Heads-Up!

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco’s goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs. Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC.

Your interest in Weldco is appreciated. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr