Great Lakes Group - 3 Jobs
ON, CA
Job Details:
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Brampton, ON L6T 5S8, Canada
Will be needed for an 8–12 month contract assignment at a manufacturing site in Brampton, Ontario.
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for managing 3–4 smaller automation projects from initial concept through final buy-off. Projects will support injection molding machine unload automation and pack-out automation, including the full project lifecycle from idea development, statement of work (SOW) creation, vendor quote review, award, equipment buy-off, installation, and final acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Lead 3–4 smaller automation engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Develop project ideas into clear statements of work (SOWs) for automation suppliers and vendors.
- Support the quote process, including review of vendor proposals, technical details, timelines, and project scope.
- Coordinate project award, purchase activities, equipment build reviews, and supplier communication.
- Participate in automation equipment buy-off, installation, commissioning, and final buy-off.
- Work on projects related to injection molding automation, machine unload systems, and automated pack-out processes.
- Support project execution across key phases including idea, SOW, quote, award, buy-off, installation, and final acceptance.
- Collaborate with internal teams, maintenance, production, quality, and external automation vendors to ensure successful implementation.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, safety, and throughput in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineer, Project Engineer, or similar engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with automation projects, preferably involving injection molding, machine unloading, material handling, robotics, or pack-out systems.
- Ability to manage projects from concept through installation and final acceptance.
- Experience creating or supporting SOW development, vendor quoting, supplier selection, and equipment buy-off.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, automation integration, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with vendors, production teams, maintenance, engineering, and quality.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final buy-off in a plant environment.
- Availability for an 8–12 month contract assignment in Brampton, ON L6T 5S8, Canada.
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Company DescriptionHiring Transparency & AI Disclosure StatementIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.Company DescriptionHiring Transparency & AI Disclosure StatementIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.