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Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary: 
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading advanced manufacturing initiatives, optimizing complex CNC programs, and driving innovation in machining processes to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.  This role involves designing and validating tooling and fixtures, developing robust process documentation, and managing high-level technical challenges independently.

Responsibility: 

  • Develop and optimize CNC machine programs for complex and high-precision components.
  • Take new products from concept through full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability and process capability.
  • Design and validate CAD models for tooling, gauges, fixtures, and specialized equipment.
  • Specify and select advanced tooling and fixtures for machining operations, ensuring compatibility with production requirements.
  • Prepare detailed process sheets and documentation for tooling, setup, and operational requirements.
  • Establish and validate cycle times for all operations, ensuring compliance with part specifications and quality standards.
  • Provide advanced technical support for production operations, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Create functional specifications for assembly operations and approve integrator designs for compliance and performance.
  • Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
  • Research, analyze, and report on requirements for new production processes, including cost, labor, tooling, and equipment considerations.
  • Oversee buy-off of equipment and ensure successful implementation of advanced manufacturing systems.
  • Collaborate with vendors and customers to resolve technical challenges, improve tooling performance, and drive innovation.
  • Create and maintain detailed schedules to track process development, project progression, and milestone completion.
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
  • Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage.

 

Academic/Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Advanced certifications in CNC programming, process optimization, or lean manufacturing considered an asset.

 

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in machining or manufacturing environments with extensive hands-on involvement in CNC operations, process development, and tooling design.
  • Expert-level understanding of manufacturing processes, techniques, and methodologies.
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD/CAM software and design tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Mastercam.
  • Skilled in manufacturing simulation, statistical analysis, and ERP/MES systems such as Plex.
  • Proven ability to develop technical proposals and present findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in leading new product introductions and complex process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong capability in creating and maintaining project schedules and technical documentation.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
  • Effective in cross-functional collaboration and vendor/customer engagement for technical problem-solving.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently on high-complexity projects.

What Linamar Has to Offer 

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
  • 401k Program
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sustainability Counsel
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

About Us 
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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Tech stack
CNC Programming,Process Development,Tooling Design,CAD/CAM Software,Manufacturing Simulation,Statistical Analysis,ERP Systems,Technical Proposals,Project Scheduling,Documentation,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Analytical Skills,Troubleshooting,Microsoft Office Suite,Lean Manufacturing,Continuous Improvement

About Linamar Corporation

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads advanced manufacturing initiatives and optimizes CNC programs to enhance efficiency and quality. This role includes designing tooling, developing process documentation, and managing technical challenges independently.

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What does a Engineer - Manufacturing, Senior do at Linamar Corporation?

As a Engineer - Manufacturing, Senior at Linamar Corporation, you will: the Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads advanced manufacturing initiatives and optimizes CNC programs to enhance efficiency and quality. This role includes designing tooling, developing process documentation, and managing technical challenges independently..

Why join Linamar Corporation as a Engineer - Manufacturing, Senior?

Linamar Corporation is a leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturing company.

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The Engineer - Manufacturing, Senior position at Linamar Corporation is based in Albion, Indiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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