Job Description

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

Based out of our manufacturing site in Brampton, Ontario, the Continuous Improvement Engineer supports Savaria's manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, driving improvement initiatives, and optimizing production flow, safety, quality, and overall efficiency.

Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams--including Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and QHS--the role delivers measurable improvements in productivity, ergonomics, and operational performance across assembly, fabrication, machining, and welding areas.

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across multiple product lines Facilitate Kaizen events focused on waste elimination, flow improvement, takt alignment, and standardization Conduct process observations, identify bottlenecks, and recommend data-driven solutions Implement Lean tools: 5S, SMED, VSM, root cause analysis, standard work, PFMEA updates Develop visual controls, best-practice documents, and improvement action plans Track results using KPIs such as cycle time, throughput, scrap, rework, ergonomic risks, and process reliability Perform time studies, takt/cycle-time analysis, and workflow assessments Support line balancing, capacity modeling, and material flow optimization Recommend workstation and layout improvements using engineering and Lean principles Assist in developing and updating engineered labor standards Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability improvements, fixtures, tooling, and layout revisions Analyze production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities Participate in risk assessments, ergonomic reviews, and hazard identification activities Recommend engineering controls to reduce ergonomic risks and enhance workstation safety Support corrective actions from inspections, incidents, and ergonomic assessments Ensure all CI and IE changes comply with Savaria's safety standards and applicable regulations Work closely with supervisors, operators, and Quality/Engineering teams to validate and implement improvements Support Quality teams with NCRs, SCARs, defect analysis, and error-proofing initiatives Collaborate with Material Planning and Distribution on flow improvements, kitting, staging, and point-of-use storage Communicate project progress, roadblocks, and results effectively to stakeholders Develop and maintain SOPs, standard work, work instructions, and visual aids Create process maps, spaghetti diagrams, and workflow visuals Ensure documentation complies with FDA, Health Canada, Savaria QMS, and safety requirements

Mindset, Skills & Education

Energetic, eager, tenacious! Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in a discrete and complex manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and industrial engineering methods Experience with time studies, workflow analysis, and layout optimization Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and apply improvement logic High level of ownership, follow-through, and accountability Practical thinker who blends engineering theory with hands-on problem solving Thrives in a role that combines analysis with on-the-floor implementation Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Computer skills

Power BI (required) for KPI analysis and reporting Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to use Visio (or equivalent) for process mapping Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent) for layout updates Experience with ERP systems (D365, SAP, or similar)

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of being part of a large, evolving, and successful global organization with the ability to impact future success. This role is a chance to shape your career and the future of Savaria! Join us!