Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer

If you are a talented and experienced Senior Manufacturing & Process Engineer Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization: Develop and enhance manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Analyze workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and process variation.
• Equipment & Tooling: Select, install, and maintain production machinery and tools. Design custom tools or fixtures when required. Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Investigate root causes of defects and implement effective corrective actions. Partner with QA/QC teams to uphold high product quality.
• Process Documentation: Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation. Ensure consistency of execution across shifts and operators.
• Cost & Efficiency Improvements: Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities for reducing material waste, labor hours, and energy usage. Support cost-saving initiatives and lead return-on-investment (ROI) analyses. Manage work center layout changes and infrastructure improvements, including optimizing product flow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams. Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring manufacturability and providing technical support to production staff.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor and analyze production metrics such as yield, scrap rates, and cycle times. Use statistical analysis to drive process improvements and promote the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent; Lean or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification considered an asset.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering.

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Self-motivated, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.