Manufacturing Engineer

The compensation for this role is between $71,000 - $88,500 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications. Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.

We are looking for a permanent full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Barrie, ON. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Location:

31 Patterson Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9 (view on google maps!)

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm

In this role, you will lead impactful capital and process improvement initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance. This position offers a hands‑on, dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to automation, continuous improvement, and innovation across multiple plant operations.

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering projects, including analysis, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and production readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and overall plant efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and external partners to execute projects and resolve technical challenges
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful and timely delivery
• Support plant layout design, workflow optimization, and ergonomic improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations
• Act as a change agent, supporting the adoption of new technologies and processes

• Post‑secondary degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with project coordination or project management
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or similar CAD tools
• Understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between local sites as needed

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or actively working toward certification
• Experience with Solid Works or other 3D modeling tools
• Exposure to automation or capital equipment projects
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing or similar processes
• Basic understanding of electrical systems

• Competitive compensation with annual pay progression and bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits from Day 1 (no waiting period!)
• Company matching RRSP plan
• Paid vacation time
• KM reimbursement for local travel
• Temperature‑controlled (air‑conditioned) facility for improved working conditions
• Career growth opportunities within engineering and operations

Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50lbs alone. Fast‑paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, odors, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools. Facility is Semi Climate‑Controlled to prevent heat stress in our employees.

Canplas Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, we will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs.

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