Manufacturing Engineer, Cookstown

Our client is a leading high-tech engineering and manufacturing company specialising in advanced heavy equipment, fabrication, and complex assembly operations, with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing systems, processes, and production flow
• Support fabrication and assembly operations for heavy machinery
• Develop efficient production methods and shop-floor layouts
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, Yamazumi, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage BOMs (Bills of Materials) and material flow
• Coordinate with production, quality, supply chain, and design engineering teams
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
• Drive cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity improvements
• Support new product introduction (NPI)
• Improve safety, quality, and delivery performance across operations

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in heavy equipment, fabrication, or assembly manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing and CI tools
• Root-cause analysis and problem solving
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge
• Understanding of welding, machining, hydraulics, and assembly processes
• Strong communication and project coordination skills

Typical Tools & Methods

• PFEP (Plan For Every Part)
• Standard work
• Process mapping
• Kaizen
• FMEA
• BOM management
• CAD/SolidWorks familiarity
• Production KPI analysis

Working Environment

• Large-scale heavy equipment manufacturing
• Fast-paced production engineering
• Strong focus on operational excellence
• Cross-functional teamwork between engineering and operations