Manufacturing Engineer

Work site environment

• Industrial/commercial (general)

Work setting

• Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop performance standards
• Find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes
• Analyze costs of production
• Assess industrial facilities
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Apply mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in scientific fields or other fields
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client’s needs
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Provide customer service
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation software
• Programming software
• Electronic mail

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Geophysics specialization

• Minerals

Area of specialization

• Process improvement

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program