Manufacturing Engineer
Lakeshore, ON, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
About the role
Can Art Aluminum is a privately owned North American manufacturer specializing in standard and custom aluminum extrusion profiles. Since 1988, we’ve grown from a single press operation into a multi-plant organization supporting Tier 1 automotive and industrial customers across North America.
Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and continuous investment in our operations. From our IATF 16949-certified Windsor facility to our expanded capabilities, including a modern anodizing operation in Mississauga, we continue to scale to meet customer demand.
As we grow, we’re focused on strengthening our machining and fabrication capabilities. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can take ownership of these processes and drive performance across quality, cost, and delivery.
Compensation
$75,000 – $115,000 base salary, aligned to experience and market, plus bonus and benefits
What you'll do
The skills you bring
What’s important to us
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Can Art is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Can Art Aluminum is a privately owned North American manufacturer specializing in standard and custom aluminum extrusion profiles. Since 1988, we’ve grown from a single press operation into a multi-plant organization supporting Tier 1 automotive and industrial customers across North America.
Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and continuous investment in our operations. From our IATF 16949-certified Windsor facility to our expanded capabilities, including a modern anodizing operation in Mississauga, we continue to scale to meet customer demand.
As we grow, we’re focused on strengthening our machining and fabrication capabilities. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can take ownership of these processes and drive performance across quality, cost, and delivery.
Compensation
$75,000 – $115,000 base salary, aligned to experience and market, plus bonus and benefits
What you'll do
- Lead the development, validation, and optimization of machining and fabrication processes
- Drive new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges from concept through launch and handoff to operations
- Own process documentation, including flow diagrams, work instructions, and specifications
- Establish and maintain process parameters to hit quality and cycle time targets
- Support new product launches through APQP and PPAP
- Lead or contribute to PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and capability studies
- Coordinate production trials, validation, and final PPAP submissions
- Troubleshoot machining, fabrication, and assembly issues
- Partner with production, quality, and maintenance to improve uptime and reliability
- Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE, throughput, and cost
- Implement lean tools such as 5S, SMED, and error-proofing
- Use data (SPC, Pareto, time studies) to prioritize and drive improvements
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements
- Support audits and maintain strong process and safety standards
The skills you bring
- Strong experience in CNC machining and fabrication processes including cutting, drilling, punching, and bending
- Solid understanding of GD&T, SPC, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, and PPAP
- Experience with CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Mastercam
- Proven ability to troubleshoot issues, solve problems, and drive improvements
- Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience in aluminum extrusion fabrication; exposure to both automotive and non-automotive applications is an asset
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is an asset
What’s important to us
- You take ownership and follow through
- You don’t wait to be told what to fix, you go find it
- You’re comfortable in a plant environment and can adapt to changing priorities
- You focus on results, not just activity
- You work well with others and know how to get things done across teams
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Can Art is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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