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Tenstorrent

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Clear communicator who aligns internal teams and external manufacturers on actions and risks. What We Need * Develop and release scalable manufacturing processes for new products and product changes.

Apotex

Project Leader, R&D & Launch

North York, ON · On-site

In this role, the incumbent will liaise and work directly with the NPD, NPL & External Manufacturing Project Managers, Project Leaders, and other cross-functional stakeholders on the planning and ...

Next Generation

MS&T Scientist

Dublin, ON

$60K - $61K/yr

Align and exchange knowledge with development organizations, commercial nodes, and external manufacturing partners. Conduct product robustness monitoring in partnership with global technical teams ...

PI Fine Art

3D Designer

Toronto, ON

The 3D Designer collaborates with our team of designers, our in-house factory, and external manufacturing partners to bring each project from concept through to production. This role requires a blend ...

Next Generation

Process Engineer - III

Dublin, ON · On-site

$29.44 - $52.05/hr

... external manufacturing partners, CMOs, or CDMOs would be beneficial Lean Six Sigma or project management experience highly regarded Why this role matters: This is an opportunity to play a key role in ...

BWXT

Manufacturing Engineer, Sublet

Cambridge, ON

As our Manufacturing Engineer, Sublet you will coordinate and oversee outsourced manufacturing activities, ensuring work performed by approved external vendors meets BWXT's technical, quality, and ...

BWXT

Manufacturing Engineer, Sublet

Cambridge, ON · On-site

As our Manufacturing Engineer, Sublet you will coordinate and oversee outsourced manufacturing activities, ensuring work performed by approved external vendors meets BWXT's technical, quality, and ...

LAPORTE L.E.I.

Automation Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed Benefits - What We Have to Offer: * Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;

Magna

Manufacturing Engineer- Moulding

Concord, ON · On-site

The Manufacturing Engineer- Moulding is responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of new ... Reviewing facilities and equipment requirements with relevant internal and external customers ...

Magna

Manufacturing Engineer

Concord, ON · On-site

Manage manufacturing performance deliverables such as implementation of CI suggestions, scrap ... Review facilities and equipment requirements with relevant internal and external customers ...

Semtech

Principal Packaging Engineer

Burlington, ON

You will work closely with internal teams and external manufacturing partners, serving as a key technical authority on package-level signal and power integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong ...

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What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in external manufacturing roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in External Manufacturing often encounter challenges related to managing supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, and coordinating timelines across multiple partners. Navigating different time zones, regulatory requirements, and production capabilities can create complexity. Proactive communication, clear documentation, and regular audits are essential strategies for addressing these challenges and maintaining smooth operations. Building strong partnerships with external vendors also helps in mitigating risks and supporting continuous improvement.

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To thrive in External Manufacturing, you need strong project management skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and often a degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, quality management tools, and regulatory compliance standards is commonly required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities help professionals effectively coordinate with external partners and internal teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring product quality, on-time delivery, and successful collaboration with third-party manufacturers.

What is the difference between External Manufacturing vs Contract Manufacturing?

AspectExternal ManufacturingContract Manufacturing
DefinitionOutsourcing production to a third-party company to produce goods on behalf of a brand or company.Engaging a third-party manufacturer to produce specific products or components under a contractual agreement.
FocusOverall production process management and supply chainSpecific product or component manufacturing
RelationshipTypically ongoing partnership with multiple projectsProject-based or short-term agreement
Common CredentialsManufacturing certifications, quality standardsManufacturing certifications, quality standards

External Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing both involve outsourcing production to third parties, but External Manufacturing generally refers to managing the entire manufacturing process, while Contract Manufacturing focuses on producing specific products or components under contractual terms. Understanding these differences helps companies choose the right outsourcing strategy for their production needs.

What is external manufacturing?

External manufacturing involves outsourcing the production of goods to third-party manufacturers outside a company’s internal facilities. It allows companies to focus on design, marketing, and distribution while relying on specialized manufacturers for production, often requiring coordination, quality control, and supply chain management skills.

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Manufacturing Engineer

JDRF Electromag Engineering Inc.

Mississauga, ON • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description


COMPANY INFORMATION

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

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Support

  • 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

Engineering Change & Configuration Management

  • 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 DevOps 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 improvement, and problem-solving activities
  • Work closely with hardware, software, testing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
  • Support new product introduction, production ramp-up, and sustaining manufacturing activities
  • Act as a technical manufacturing resource and, with experience, take ownership of complex manufacturing and supplier issues


What We Promise To Provide

  • Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Mentorship and training from industry professionals
  • Exciting, innovative, fast paced, and growing environment prime for continuous development.
  • Annual Salary range: $75,000 - $125,000 CAD
  • RRSP Matching Contributions Plan and health benefits.


We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We will accommodate applicant’s needs throughout the recruitment process. Please reach out to us at selim.ziade@jdrfelectromag.com if you have accommodation needs.


AI Disclosure & ESA Reference

  • Artificial intelligence may be used to assist with candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by the Company.
  • Employment terms and conditions will be provided in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.



Requirements:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Computer, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, process engineering, or a closely related engineering function.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or production of physical products, preferably electronic or electromechanical products.
  • Experience working with engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, work instructions, assembly procedures, or other manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience with manufacturing problem-solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, or corrective actions.
  • Experience supporting production, manufacturing processes, process improvement, or new product introduction (NPI).
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Beneficial

  • Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly (PCBA).
  • Experience working with outsourced manufacturing or contract manufacturing partners.
  • Experience with supplier quality engineering or manufacturing quality.
  • Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), engineering change management, or revision control.
  • Experience with BOM management and controlled engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, or similar systems.
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or product data management systems.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, machining, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, or wiring.
  • Experience with manufacturing quality metrics such as yield, defects, scrap, rework, or process capability.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience using engineering or manufacturing task-management systems such as Microsoft Azure DevOps or Jira.
  • Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or hardware product development.
  • Experience supporting NPI, production ramp-up, or sustaining production.

Experience Level

  • Candidates with early-career experience, including relevant co-op, internship, academic project, or hands-on engineering experience, are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates with several years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, supplier quality, or production engineering experience are also encouraged to apply.