Posted 6 months ago
Operations - Manufacturing Engineer
@ Grote Industries
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Grote Electronics is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support shop floor operations, lead Kaizen and continuous improvement projects, and manage manufacturing projects from concept to implementation. The role is hands-on on the production floor and reports to the Director of Operations. Full-time permanent, $75,000 to $85,000 per year, in person.
Pay:
$75,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support shop floor operations and troubleshoot production issues
- Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
- Manage manufacturing projects and new product introduction
- Develop and maintain manufacturing automation and control systems
- Provide manufacturing cost estimates for customer quotations
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in manufacturing, 3 to 5 years in electronics manufacturing
- Engineering diploma or degree
- Project management and cross-functional team leadership
- Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen experience
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD and PLC programming skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support |
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Grote Industries
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Full company description
Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps, exterior stop/tail/turn signal and marker lamps, as well as mirrors, power and communication delivery systems, connections, and reflective accessories.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,140
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 601
- Reported office locations
- 2600 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250, US
- Business categories
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Grote Industries
- Specialties
- Lighting solutions
- Vehicle lighting and safety systems
- LED lighting
- Interior lamps
- Exterior stop
- tail
- turn and marker lamps
- Off-road LED lights
- Truck and Trailer Smart Systems
- Fleet Solutions
- OEM Lighting Solutions
- Fleet Safety
- and Lamp-Outage Detection
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Madison, IN |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1901 |
| Specialties | Lighting solutionsVehicle lighting and safety systemsLED lightingInterior lampsExterior stoptailturn and marker lampsOff-road LED lightsTruck and Trailer Smart SystemsFleet Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports To: Director of Operations
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Manufacturing Floor / Office
Company Overview
GROTE ELECTRONICS is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and value to our customers—both internal and external. We value teamwork, clear communication of quality objectives, and hands-on engagement in improving our processes. Success is driven by individuals who actively apply Kaizen thinking, lead improvement efforts, and help advance operational excellence across the organization.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical hands-on role in supporting shop floor operations, leading continuous improvement efforts, and managing manufacturing-related projects from concept through implementation. This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to lead and participate in Kaizen teams. Success in this role requires consistent, hands-on engagement on the production floor and active collaboration with manufacturing teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support
- Serve as a visible, hands-on engineering presence on the manufacturing floor, supporting daily operations and troubleshooting production issues.
- Assist manufacturing teams in improving productivity, quality, safety, and throughput.
- Develop, install, program, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot manufacturing automation and control systems.
- Oversee and mentor maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of automation equipment.
Continuous Improvement & Kaizen Leadership
- Lead and actively participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement project teams.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure all assembly processes operate efficiently and with minimal waste.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and develop cost-benefit analyses to support leadership decision-making.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for production, equipment, engineering, and maintenance issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions.
Project Management & New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Manage manufacturing-related projects using structured project management methodologies, including scope definition, timelines, resource coordination, and risk management.
- Lead cross-functional project teams for automation, equipment installation, process changes, and NPI activities.
- Participate in NPI project meetings, development of statements of work (SOWs), process FMEAs, and process flow documentation.
- Coordinate and manage automation and controls vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Process & Equipment Development
- Research, recommend, and implement new equipment, automation solutions, and manufacturing programs.
- Support fixture and workstation design, setup, sampling, validation, and creation of work instructions.
- Conduct time studies and evaluate material handling processes, recommending improvements to efficiency and ergonomics.
- Establish and maintain work standards used for product costing, capacity planning, and productivity measurement.
Costing & Customer Support
- Provide manufacturing estimates (tooling, assembly, and test equipment) to support customer quotations and business development activities.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ Years in Manufacturing Environment
- 3-5 Years of Electronics Manufacturing (specifically)
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
- Proven experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
- Strong hands-on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading or participating in Kaizen events and Lean initiatives.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 2D and 3D, PLC programming,
- Experience with E1 is an asset.
- Experience with safety systems and manufacturing automation preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is an asset.
- Strong communication, team facilitation, and leadership skills.
Key Attributes for Success
- Hands-on, floor-focused approach with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Comfortable balancing engineering design, project leadership, and direct production support.
Compliance Statement
Grote Electronics complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and all applicable employment laws. We are also committed to upholding the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace and recruitment process that is free from discrimination and barriers.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
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