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Manufacturing Engineer
@ Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Porter Engineered Systems, a division of Pangeo Group, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement manufacturing processes for safety-critical powertrain components in a high-volume automotive plant in Windsor, Ontario. The role covers process design, automation, cost reduction, quality with IATF 16949, equipment selection and continuous improvement. Full-time with a CAD $80,000 to $110,000 salary; travel and overtime may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes and methods
- Design and implement automation for efficiency and quality
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
- Ensure processes meet IATF 16949 and customer specifications
- Select new manufacturing equipment and coordinate maintenance
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 7+ years of shop floor manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with CAD software and manufacturing layouts
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Willing to travel and available outside regular hours
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
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Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
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Full company description
Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of the art equipment in the fabrication, assembly of products and monitoring of processes at the Westfield, Indiana plant. Our commitment to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process monitoring and preventative maintenance programs ensures that our products meet and exceed automotive customer’s expectations. P.L. Porter pioneered the first hydraulic seat recliners for the aviation industry in 1947. Over the years, product applications spread into the furniture, medical seating and industrial markets. In 1977, Porter entered the automotive market with infinitely adjustable mechanical seat recliners in General Motors full-size car lines. Since then, Porter has extended the application of Porter technology to over thirty different vehicle platforms with most major automotive manufacturers around the world. In 1999 the assets of P.L. Porter Automotive Co. were acquired by Middlemarket Capital Management Company and were combined with Kadee Metalfab LLC to form Porter Group LLC. This combination of mechanical innovation and manufacturing strength allows Porter Group to design and manufacture more comprehensive solutions for adjustment and structural systems. In 2014 Porter was acquired by Pangeo Corporation. The acquisition allows for vertical integration with castings, injection molding, stampings, precision turning, machining and coating with LCC capability.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25
- Reported office locations
- 2000 E. 196th Street, Westfield, Indiana, US
- 2800 Livernois Rd, Suite 210, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
- Other recorded names
- Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
- Porter Systems Inc.
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Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Westfield, Indiana |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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The Manufacturing Engineer designs and implements the manufacturing processes that deliver the plant's production goals for safety-critical powertrain components in a high-volume automotive environment. The role works with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Program Management to raise productivity, quality and efficiency, and supports new equipment and new product launches from process design through stable production.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Design and Implementation
- Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, drawing on product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and equipment capability, assembly methods and quality standards.
- Work with product development engineers to bring new products into the manufacturing process.
- Design, build and implement automation that improves production efficiency and quality.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities, then plan and implement them to improve operational efficiency.
- Work closely with Quality so manufacturing processes meet IATF 16949 requirements, industry standards and customer specifications.
- Make the technical decisions on new manufacturing equipment purchases.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment to keep downtime low.
- Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, improve processes and reduce variability in production.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flow charts, work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comply with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, WSIB and environmental requirements, including ISO 14001.
- Provide technical support and training to production staff.
- Ownership mentality: takes full responsibility for process performance and results.
- Collaborative team player: works openly with cross-functional teams, builds trust and resolves challenges together.
- Participates in the Open-Door Resolution Process and models PES's operational procedures and policies.
- Ensures suppliers work safely in operations work areas and zones when applicable.
- Conducts themselves professionally and maintains peer relationships.
- Other duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of proven shop floor manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and technology.
- Experience with CAD software and proficiency in designing manufacturing layouts.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work in a team environment.
- Willing to travel as needed to support operations at other sites or to evaluate new technologies and equipment.
- Available outside regular hours when needed to resolve urgent production issues or meet project deadlines.
- Scrap rate: reduction in defects and waste.
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness): uptime and productivity of the equipment supported.
- Cycle time: throughput and efficiency improvement.
- Improvement projects: number of projects initiated and completed.
- Cost savings: annual cost savings achieved.
Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Supervisor, the Manufacturing Engineer works independently and confers regularly with division and corporate employees, contractors, customers and suppliers. Travel and overtime may be required to meet customer expectations. A valid driver's license and passport are required for travel. The role works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise.
Reporting
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Supervisor
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. This position is based at 6500 Cantelon Drive, Windsor, Ontario.
Compensation: CAD $80,000 to $110,000
Equal opportunity & accessibility
Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act.
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