Manufacturing Engineer

Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd. is the North American leader in refurbishment, design and manufacture of Babbitt Bearing for the Hydro, Power Generation and Marine markets. Our skill sets are based on many years of experience providing Engineered Bearing Solutions to our customers that meet or exceed the application demand.

CBB is committed to the integrity of manufacture and repair of babbitt bearings. We were founded on the premise that there was a need for a specialized babbitt bearing manufacturer in North America. In 1981, we made a bold and brave business decision to focus solely on bearing production. This commitment and specialization made us one of the world’s most prominent babbitt bearing facilities.

We produce superior, specialized babbitt bearings to OEM specifications for equipment.

Reporting to the Production Manger, the position is responsible for Manufacturing Engineering for Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd.

Canadian Specialty Castings manufactures many different alloy castings at its Canadian Specialty Casting facility. Understanding and experience of design, quality and manufacturing with different materials, specifications, complex turning and five-axis machining, assembly and special processes is a significant asset.

The Manufacturing Engineer is required develop and prove manufacturing processes in line with production demands and product development requirements. The objective is to participate in and contribute to building cost effective and repeatable quality standardized manufacturing approach to the company’s manufacturing processes This includes developing 3D Models, 2D Drawings, Para metrics Fixture & Tool Design, Manufacturing Instructions, Shop Application and Prove Out.

It also includes contributing and improving the internal processes of the company.

• Development of standardized cost effective manufacturing processes and costs
• Proving out of developed processes
• Feature based manufacturing
• Technical interpretation and manufacturing process development to lead time and cost parameters
• Quality process integration
• Development and production of standardized work instructions including Set Up
• Tool & Fixture Selection, Design & Supply
• Process trouble shooting and technical support
• Integration with product development
• Engineering Change Control
• Preparation of project schedules timelines and costs
• Participate and contribute to continuous improvement, promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Effectively interact and participate with Sales, Technical Advisors, Production, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality personnel within the company
• Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues
• Assessing the product specifications of the company, competitors and its suppliers, and comparing with customer requirements

• B.Sc. degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar manufacturing role
• Previous machining process experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Previous experience with ERP systems and analyzing data is an asset
• Ability to review and analyze technical documentation
• Able to communicate and manage customers and suppliers both externally and internally

The physical requirements include exposure to both customer facilities, office and production environments that contains noise, dust and fumes. The physical effort of this position is moderate with some lifting, standing, bending, walking and carrying involved. Time is spent sitting at a desk, where fine finger movement is required to operate general…