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Manufacturing Engineer
Description
Taiga Motors, a rapidly growing off-road electric vehicle technology and manufacturing company, is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for our production facilities. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient assembly of Taiga's innovative products, with a focus on quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain the highest production standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from initial design through startup, handover, and continuous improvements.
• Define, implement, and support assembly lines using PFDs, PFMEA, line balancing, process windows, and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Design, test, and commission production tools and equipment such as welding cells, lifting devices, testing equipment.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) efforts to reduce costs and improve assembly quality, proposing concrete solutions for optimization.
• Perform risk assessments, manage cost and time constraints, and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Lead feature development for production support software, enhancing ERP, MES, project tracking, and IoT systems to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with logistics, quality, and other functions to improve line efficiency while proactively managing contractors and suppliers.
• Provide comprehensive process documentation, operating instructions, and continuous feedback to support sustainable process improvements
Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field
• 5+ years as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer or similar role
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design
• Familiarity with project management, lean manufacturing and quality assurance techniques
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations
• Well-versed in relevant software (e.g. CAD, MS Office)
• Hands-on technical background in manufacturing
• Meticulous, attention to detail and innovative mindset
• Great communication skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Benefits
• Play a key role in bringing off-road electric vehicles to market.
• Company events - barbecues, employee demo days, etc.
• Comprehensive health plan
• Group RRSP