Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Ottawa, ON
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a key link between design, production, and quality functions. This role is responsible for supporting production, translating product designs into manufacturable, cost-effective processes while ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The candidate will lead process design, tooling development, capacity planning, and plant layout project work, using data-driven analysis, and Lean Six Sigma principles.
Core responsibilities:

• Process Design & Implementation

• Design production processes
• Determine equipment and tooling requirements
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot runs
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies
• Identify waste, reduce cycle time, improve throughput
• Lead DMAIC projects with measurable KPIs
• Tooling & Fixture Design

• Maintain tooling inventory
• Ensure supporting equipment calibration based on production needs
• Production Capacity & Layout Planning

• Conduct capacity analysis
• Recommend plant layout changes
• Support new equipment installation
• Evaluate line balancing and takt time alignment
• Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction

• Prepare cost/benefit analyses for proposed process changes
• Identify opportunities to reduce material, tooling, and labor costs
• Quality & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with QA/QC teams
• Ensure processes meet specifications and regulatory standards
• Address root causes of non-conformities
• Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and visualize data (scatter plots, control charts, Pareto, etc.)
• Build dashboards for real-time production monitoring
• Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Train production staff on new procedures and equipment
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops
• Continuous Learning & Innovation

• Stay updated on industry trends and new manufacturing technologies
• Evaluate applicability of automation, additive manufacturing, and smart factory concepts

What you bring to the role
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree is considered a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years in a manufacturing or production engineering role
• Preferably within a related industry

Additional skills desired for the role
SAP, Windchill, MS Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.
Solidworks and Colab
Discipline
Manufacturing
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Security requirement for this role

Skills Required