A manufacturing engineer is an essential component in factory operations and oversees the entire production process from raw material to final packaging. An experienced professional holding the position is respected by management and colleagues for their ability to ensure line operations run smoothly and any issues are sorted out quickly.
Successful applicants will be expected to ensure current production processes remain at optimum efficiency, safety procedures are followed, supplies of raw materials are available and arrive on schedule, plan preventative maintenance and offer support to operations employees.
Dependant on company operations, applicants might need an engineering degree in manufacturing, industrial or plastics with relevant experience in the field. Mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent oral and written communication skills and familiarity with MS Windows programmes are requisites for most openings.
There are vacancies in all major Canadian cities and industrial areas such as Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver. Salaries range from C
$50,000 to around C
$90,000 for experienced professionals.