Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer
Posting Start Date: 10/8/25
Job Location (Short): Lively, Ontario, CAN, P3Y 1L7
Requisition ID: 34248
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Location: Magill - Hard Rock Canada
Manager: Manufacturing Engineering & Opex Manager
Division: Manufacturing
Shift: 5x2
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Job Overview
Join Hardrock as a Manufacturing Engineer and help shape the future of mining equipment production. In this hands-on role, you'll design and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling, ensuring scalable, safe, and efficient assembly of complex electromechanical systems. Collaborating with design, quality, and supply chain teams, you'll lead capacity planning and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support growth and operational excellence.
We're looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise and a passion for innovation. You'll also work with external partners to integrate cutting-edge technologies and keep Hardrock at the forefront of industrial manufacturing.
Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams to nurture and enhance a robust safety culture, implementing proactive measures for risk mitigation in manufacturing environments.
• Support production teams during the assembly phases of capital equipment projects, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting to ensure seamless build processes and adherence to project timelines.
• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing and assembly lines tailored for hard rock mining products.
• Create, document, and continuously refine assembly-line work instructions and process standards for new and existing product lines to maximize efficiency and reduce production errors.
• Work collaboratively with multifunctional teams across product development cycles, integrating manufacturing feasibility reviews, supply chain technical support, and production planning to facilitate smooth transition from prototype through mass production.
• Engage with industry peers, suppliers, and specialized organizations to research new manufacturing process technologies and tooling approaches, promoting innovation within the manufacturing domain.
• Develop and validate tooling, assembly fixtures, and test equipment, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to meet technical and quality requirements.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering development, and planning teams, including cost estimation and feasibility analysis during product quoting processes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and project management methodologies to drive process improvements, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing workflows across facilities.
• Foster cross-departmental communication to ensure alignment on production goals, process changes, and quality standards, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Possess a university degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, demonstrating a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to manufacturing.
• Bring a minimum of three years experience in manufacturing engineering within complex, large-scale industrial assembly or fabrication environments, showcasing an ability to manage challenging production contexts.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, with a preference for SolidWorks, capable of interpreting and creating detailed manufacturing and tooling designs to support production needs.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of diverse manufacturing processes, including assembly workflows, tooling validation, and process optimization techniques.
• Experience working with Bill of Materials (BOM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, Engineering Change Notices (ECN), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), ensuring meticulous documentation and process control.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems to manage project documentation, reporting, and cross-functional communications effectively.
• Familiarity with project management practices and software to lead initiatives with structured planning, risk management, and execution tracking.
• Exemplify leadership qualities and work collaboratively within teams, promoting creativity, innovation, and constructive problem-solving.
• Self-driven and articulate communicator with strong written and verbal skills to effectively prepare detailed technical reports and deliver impactful presentations to various stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with the ability to apply continuous improvement tools to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Demonstrated aptitude for leading team efforts and communicating across organizational levels to foster a unified approach toward achieving manufacturing efficiency and excellence.
• Strong analytical mindset and adept problem-solving abilities to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions in complex manufacturing settings.

Additional Information
Hardrock is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and innovation. We offer opportunities for professional growth and value contributions that drive our mission forward. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to manufacturing excellence and sustainable development within the mining equipment industry.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Competitive wages
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits package
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Personal wellness allowance
• Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Company-supplied tools
• Training and education support
• Employee social engagement activities and benefits

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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
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Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
Focusing exclusively on the underground hard rock, underground soft rock, and surface mining sectors, Komatsu Mining designs, manufactures, distributes, and services extensive product lines of highly reliable Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment, P&H surface mining equipment and JOY underground mining machinery to support the production of valuable minerals for our mining customers worldwide. Komatsu Mining's products and related technologies and services are used extensively for mining copper, silver, iron, gold, coal, salt and other mineral resources.
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EEO Statement
Komatsu is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability or genetic characteristics.
As we search for collective healing and true reconciliation, we strive to build respectful relationships with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We would like to acknowledge that most of our team members gather, work, and play on the traditional ancestral homelands of Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Canada, each with their own unique history, culture, and traditions.
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available on request.
While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment.
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