Manufacturing Engineer

JDRF Electromag Engineering Inc. is a research-intensive product development company located in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario. Our mission is to reduce global GHG emissions by creating affordable Smart Lighting for commercial buildings.

We have developed a breakthrough technology that will transform the commercial smart lighting industry and have a measurable impact on global GHG emissions.

As a member of our team, you will join what we believe is one of the most exciting clean-tech stories in Canada. You will have the opportunity to be part of a close-knit and innovative team that works with cutting-edge technology including machine learning, edge computing, and data fusion.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve the manufacturing of our hardware products.

This role covers a broad range of manufacturing engineering activities, including production support, manufacturing documentation, process improvement, supplier coordination, quality, engineering change management, and new product introduction.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate may support established manufacturing processes and production activities or take ownership of more complex manufacturing, supplier quality, process validation, and product lifecycle initiatives.

The role is highly cross-functional and involves working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics, and external manufacturing partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Support day-to-day manufacturing and production engineering activities

Support prototype, pilot, NPI, and production builds

Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, inspection criteria, and test processes

Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues and support root cause investigations

Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, process consistency, quality, and cost

Support process validation and implementation of manufacturing processes

Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities

Work with outsourced manufacturing partners to support production, quality, and process requirements

Coordinate technical and manufacturing issues between internal engineering teams and external suppliers

Review manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection methods, and production documentation

Support supplier quality investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions

Monitor manufacturing performance, including yield, defects, scrap, rework, and other relevant metrics

For experienced candidates, take ownership of supplier quality, process qualification, and manufacturing partner performance

Support the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs)

Coordinate engineering changes with manufacturing partners and internal teams

Ensure updated drawings, BOMs, specifications, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation are properly released and implemented

Maintain revision control and traceability of engineering and manufacturing information

Help prevent unauthorized changes, substitutions, or outdated documentation from being used in production

Product Lifecycle & Manufacturing Data

Maintain accurate manufacturing and engineering data throughout the product lifecycle

Support BOM management, product revisions, engineering releases, and manufacturing documentation

Work with PLM, ERP, and other engineering or manufacturing systems as applicable

Ensure manufacturing records remain aligned with engineering requirements and production builds

For experienced candidates, take greater ownership of product lifecycle management and controlled release of engineering data to manufacturing partners

Project & Task Coordination

Track engineering and manufacturing activities using work management systems such as Azure Dev Ops or Jira

Coordinate tasks and action items across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers

Support engineering and manufacturing projects from development through production

Maintain organized engineering and manufacturing records

Follow up on open issues and ensure actions are completed on time

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality, efficiency, and cost

Participate in Lean, continuous…