The posting
The compensation for this role is between $71,000 - $88,500 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow
From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.
We are looking for a permanent full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Barrie, ON. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Location: 31 Patterson Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9 (view on google maps!) Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Your Impact
In this role, you will lead impactful capital and process improvement initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance. This position offers a hands-on, dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to automation, continuous improvement, and innovation across multiple plant operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end engineering projects, including analysis, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and production readiness
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and overall plant efficiency
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and external partners to execute projects and resolve technical challenges
- Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful and timely delivery
- Support plant layout design, workflow optimization, and ergonomic improvements
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations
- Act as a change agent, supporting the adoption of new technologies and processes
What You’ll Bring
Required:
- Post-secondary degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field)
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience with project coordination or project management
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or similar CAD tools
- Understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between local sites as needed
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or actively working toward certification
- Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling tools
- Exposure to automation or capital equipment projects
- Familiarity with plastics manufacturing or similar processes
- Basic understanding of electrical systems
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation with annual pay progression and bonus program
- Comprehensive benefits from Day 1 (no waiting period!)
- Company matching RRSP plan
- Paid vacation time
- KM reimbursement for local travel
- Temperature-controlled (air-conditioned) facility for improved working conditions
- Career growth opportunities within engineering and operations
Working Conditions
Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50lbs alone. Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, odors, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools. Facility is Semi Climate-Controlled to prevent heat stress in our employees.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us build a better tomorrow!
