Manufacturing Engineer II
Pursuit Aerospace
Date: 2 days ago
City: Orillia, ON
Contract type: Full time
About Us
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.
The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
About The Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team at a fast-paced CNC machine shop serving industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes that support new product development and efficient production. This role offers a mix of hands-on engineering work, cross-functional collaboration, and process ownership — perfect for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Location: Orillia, Ontario
This is an Onsite position.
Responsibilities
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as EDM, grinding, plasma coatings, heat treatment, laser drilling, or welding.
Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle components and computer equipment.
Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on your employment classification - whether you're full-time, part-time, or a contractor
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.
The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
About The Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team at a fast-paced CNC machine shop serving industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes that support new product development and efficient production. This role offers a mix of hands-on engineering work, cross-functional collaboration, and process ownership — perfect for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Location: Orillia, Ontario
This is an Onsite position.
Responsibilities
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
- Review and approve tool and gauge calibration results to support production accuracy.
- Manage and implement Engineering Change Records (ECRs) and updates to drawings or specifications.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for nonconforming parts and product repairs.
- Coordinate with suppliers on SCARs and pre-SCARs, including site visits when necessary.
- Collect and analyze key characteristic data for audits and quality improvement.
- Collaborate in Product Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and process refinement activities.
- Conduct process validation through hands-on observation, standard hour verification, and operator consultation.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including fixture design, tooling evaluation, and documentation.
- Develop CNC programs for 2–4 axis turning and 3–5 axis milling; select tools, speeds, and feeds accordingly.
- Create detailed setup guides, cutter lists, and operation sheets to support repeatable and efficient setups.
- Recommend ergonomic and safety improvements for workstations, tooling, and material handling systems.
- Perform Workstation Audits and contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant production environment.
- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines with minimal supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or a related industry (aerospace experience preferred).
- Solid understanding of CAD/CAM systems, GD&T, and CNC programming for multi-axis operations.
- Proficient with shop mathematics and conventional machining processes.
- Experience with Siemens NX and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as EDM, grinding, plasma coatings, heat treatment, laser drilling, or welding.
- Experience working with inspection techniques and quality systems in a regulated industry.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, PFMEA, or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Previous experience with airflow component processes or aerospace part validation is a plus.
Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle components and computer equipment.
- Frequently required to talk, hear, and interact with shop floor and office personnel.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- May occasionally lift or move up to 10 lbs.
- Must have close vision and color vision for reading technical documents and performing inspections.
Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on your employment classification - whether you're full-time, part-time, or a contractor
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.
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