Manufacturing Technologist

• Pay or shift range: $75,000 CAD to $90,000 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CIMAN
  001181

At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium aluminum solutions. Our innovative products set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. We take pride in transforming commercial and residential spaces into stunning, sustainable environments. Recognized as one of the Great Places to Work and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers in 2026, and Best Places to Work in BC 2026, we offer professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace culture where people come first.

As a Manufacturing Technologist, you will provide mechanical design and technical drafting support for manufacturing process improvements, equipment, tooling, and production solutions.

During the first 6 to 12 months, the role will be heavily focused on CAD design and documentation, with approximately 80% of your time dedicated to CAD work and 20% to hands‑on manufacturing support, including taking measurements, validating designs, and supporting implementation on the production floor.

Within the CAD portion of the role, approximately 75% of the work will be completed in Solid Works and 25% in AutoCAD. Your primary focus will be on developing manufacturing and process‑related mechanical solutions, including jigs, fixtures, production aids, equipment modifications, and plant layouts.

The focus is on supporting manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability.

As you build familiarity with Longboard's manufacturing processes, equipment, and operations, the role is expected to gradually evolve toward a more balanced combination of CAD design support and Continuous Improvement activities.

Reporting to the CI Manager, you will receive technical direction and work closely with Operations and other internal teams to translate identified manufacturing needs and proposed solutions into accurate, practical, and manufacturable designs.

You are a technically strong manufacturing or mechanical technologist with advanced CAD capabilities and experience creating detailed mechanical models, drawings, layouts, and manufacturing documentation.

You are comfortable spending a significant portion of your day working in Solid Works and AutoCAD and enjoy translating concepts, measurements, sketches, and technical direction into accurate designs that can be implemented on the production floor.

You understand that this role is focused on manufacturing processes rather than product design and are interested in using your CAD expertise to improve how products are manufactured.

You are also comfortable working on the production floor when required to take measurements, understand equipment and processes, validate designs, and support implementation.

• Apply engineering and Design for Manufacturability principles to develop mechanical solutions that improve manufacturing processes, safety, repeatability, and operational efficiency.
• Translate conceptual ideas, sketches, measurements, and technical direction into detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Create and update technical drawings and schematics using primarily Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Design manufacturing aids such as jigs, fixtures, and related process solutions.
• Support implementation and validation through measurements, testing, and hands‑on work on the production floor.
• Plan, develop, and maintain detailed plant and equipment…