Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 05 February 2026
LocationWinnipeg
Job type Permanent
Category Engineering
DivisionExecutive & Professional Search
Ref #22751
Our client is an established, growth-focused manufacturer with a 60+ years track record of excellence in metal fabrication. Operating from a substantial facility, they’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation, and a genuine culture with tenured staff. 
Due to recent contracts for groundbreaking, long-term projects, we are looking for a manufacturing professional with a process-oriented mind-set to develop and optimize new operations. 
This company operates with transparency and partnership – both internally and with customers. When challenges arise, they address them immediately and work through solutions together. You’ll also benefit from a strong company profit-sharing program, long-term job security, a clear path to leadership and project ownership and a supportive culture with proven employee retention. 
They need someone who is open-minded and adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and change, and works via a collaborative approach. This is a role for someone who gets excited by the challenge of figuring out what hasn’t been done before. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 
* Develop and refine manufacturing techniques to meet high tolerances on pre-designed stainless steel assemblies. 
* Apply deep knowledge of material science and welding metallurgy to optimize production processes. 
* Drive automation initiatives leveraging cutting-edge technology and equipment to achieve high-volume repeatability. 
* Collaborate with senior operations leadership, engineering peers, and growing production teams. 
* Engage directly with customers to communicate progress, challenges, and solutions with transparency. 
* Travel to the United States as required for project needs. 

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
* 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
* Strong mechanical engineering foundation with practical applications in real-world environments
* Deep understanding of how heat affects metal properties and welding processes
* Proven track record of solving complex manufacturing challenges and scaling production volumes
* Exceptional problem-solving abilities

BONUS 
* Experience with TIG welding and tube fabrication
* Background in process automation and high-volume manufacturing
* Comfort with customer-facing interactions and technical communication
* CET, EIT or working toward P.Eng. designation