Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Cobourg, ON
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Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
Summary
Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our manufacturing operations through process improvement, equipment optimization, automation, and capital projects. This hands-on engineering role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and cost performance while supporting new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working on the plant floor, and seeing your ideas implemented, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes using SolidWorks and CAD software
- Develop engineering drawings, documentation, and technical specifications
- Support capital projects including equipment purchases, upgrades, automation, and facility improvements
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues using root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions
- Design, build, and test prototypes, fixtures, and experimental equipment
- Provide day-to-day engineering support to Production and Maintenance teams
- Improve equipment reliability, manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operating costs
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and waste reduction
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, risk management, and implementation activities
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and applicable codes
- Document engineering changes and communicate improvements across the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience
- Experience supporting production equipment, manufacturing processes, and plant operations
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulic systems and industrial equipment
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment failures
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
- Experience with automation, robotics, or material handling systems
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control systems
- Exposure to compressors, chillers, cooling towers, or other industrial utilities
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of ergonomic assessments and industrial safety standards
Key Competencies
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Collaboration & Communication
- Execution Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation
Why Join Us?
- Work on challenging engineering projects with visible impact
- Lead equipment and process improvements from concept through implementation
- Collaborative manufacturing environment where engineers work closely with operations
- Opportunity to support automation, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions
This position is based in Cobourg, ON.
This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities include designing and improving manufacturing equipment and processes, developing drawings and specs, supporting capital projects and automation, troubleshooting issues, building prototypes, and providing day-to-day engineering support to Production and Maintenance.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent) and 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience are required.
Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hydraulic systems and industrial equipment.
The position supports new product launches, automation and capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, with opportunities to lead equipment and process improvements from concept through implementation.
Preferred qualifications include a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, experience with automation or robotics, pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical control systems, industrial utilities exposure, and project management experience.
