- Location
- SA – Nisku Aries 2, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Manufacturing Engineer (Silent-Aire)
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What We Offer
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits including retirement savings, extended health care, dental, and vision
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Who We Are
Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire designs, engineers, and manufacture’s hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. With over 3,000 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, Silent-Aire has been part of Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group since May 2021.
Learn more: silent-aire.com
What You Do
Support manufacturing projects by designing plant layouts, developing task lists, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). Collaborate with engineering and other departments to ensure seamless execution and integration of manufacturing processes. Lead the development of assembly and plant layout designs while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
How You Will Do It
Design product assembly lines in collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams
Prepare production setups including BOMs, fabrication parts, consumables, task lists, and subassemblies
Ensure compliance with Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
Participate in Joint Health and Safety Advisory (JHSA) meetings and incident investigations
Collaborate with safety and structural engineering teams to design safety restraint systems
Act as liaison between engineering and production, ensuring effective communication and knowledge transfer
Lead construction kick-off planning, including safety, scheduling, and drawing distribution
Mentor production coordinators and oversee assembly line layouts and process improvements
Oversee and approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
Support welding-related manufacturing activities including weld process development, fixture and tooling input, troubleshooting, welding quality improvement, and coordination with Quality Control to meet applicable project, code, and customer requirements
Apply working knowledge of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) requirements, welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection expectations, and documentation needed to support compliant shop operations
Work with Quality Control (QC) to implement standard work procedures and resolve CARs
Partner with Continuous Improvement (CI) teams on product research, design calculations, and ROI analysis
Serve as project engineer for major initiatives including Factory Witness Tests and prototype testing
Manage procurement, pricing, and documentation accuracy during production
Coordinate with planning teams for time trials and production scheduling
Ensure compliance with RFPs, engineering specs, and contracting procedures
Support staff training and competency development with line supervisors
Analyze data and recommend solutions to improve performance
Monitor project progress and adjust resource allocation as needed
Review QC reports and assist in resolving field construction issues
Provide technical oversight through coordination meetings and documentation
Communicate effectively across all levels via phone, email, and in-person
Perform other duties as required
What We Look For
Required:
6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
6+ years in an engineering role with design and/or construction responsibilities
Strong understanding of engineering principles
Excellent verbal and presentation skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-engineering stakeholders
Knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and relevant codes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience supporting welding engineering and manufacturing requirements, including weld process development, procedure review, quality assurance, defect resolution, and shop-floor implementation
Working knowledge of CWB requirements, weld procedure specifications, procedure qualification records, welder qualification records, inspection requirements, and welding documentation control
Proficiency in mathematical methods for engineering applications
Ability to develop alternative solutions to complex problems
Strong time and project management skills
Independent judgment and decision-making ability
Understanding of company policies and procedures
Cost management experience
Willingness to work in a shop environment with adherence to safety protocol
Preferred:
Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) from APEGA or eligibility to apply
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
