Senior Manufacturing Engineering

Headquartered in North York, ON, with employees in Canada, the US, China and India, NewAge is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement solutions.

Our products are sold through major online retailers such as Lowes, The Home Depot, Costco, Amazon, and Wayfair as well as our own e-commerce site. But what makes us unique is that we provide a truly cohesive customer experience, from free expert assistance designing and planning new spaces to delivery and professional installation.

Our collaborative, inclusive team atmosphere nurtures personal growth, career advancement and job satisfaction, as evidenced by our certification as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

We are also proud to be the official jersey emblem partner of the New Orleans Pelicans and have forged strategic partnerships with USA Hockey and Habitat for Humanity. These partnerships reflect our passion for teamwork, excellence, and community involvement.

We are driving the expansion of our supply chain of steel and plastics fabrication for garage organization products by leveraging advanced automation for cutting, forming, bending, welding, powder coating, and plastics injection/extrusion molding processes. We are seeking a motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer to report to the Senior Project Manager, ensuring technical validation and integration of production equipment and processes while building data-driven cost modeling for capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating costs.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be a key technical contributor to building a manufacturing facility, validating machine specifications, integrating automated production lines, and providing performance data to support the Senior Project Manager’s strategic cost modeling for high volume manufacturing with production targets of 300,000+ units across multiple product types. Using carbon cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, aluminum, polypropylene and/or PVC - the role focuses on ensuring equipment performance, process efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in a fast-paced startup environment, with increasing emphasis on hands-on execution during implementation.

Key Responsibilities Equipment Specification and Validation

Validate specifications for cutting (e.g., CNC press brakes), welding, powder coating equipment, and injection/extrusion plastic molding equipment. Ensuring alignment with production goals.

cycle times, material yield, energy costs) analyses to confirm equipment throughput and value propositions.

Provide machine throughput data to support CapEx cost modeling.

Support vendor RFQs and proposal evaluations to ensure cost-effective equipment selection.

Production Line Integration

Arku, Amada, Prima Power, Fanuc or equivalents) to design and integrate automated production lines, targeting “lights out” operations to minimize labor costs.

Lead or assist in equipment installation, commissioning, and testing to ensure seamless operation, including on-site evaluations during implementation.

Create and optimize process workflows and factory layout for material handling and automation efficiency. From raw materials to finished packaged goods.

On-site ownership of the equipment commissioning, ramp up and launch period is critical.

Cost Analysis Leadership

Collect data-driven insights on machine costs (e.g., energy, consumables) to inform CapEx and operating cost projections to produce per-unit cost economics.

Validate cost modeling for raw materials inputs from suppliers (e.g., steel coils, powder coat) and scalable production.

Factory Launch, Process Optimization and Troubleshooting

Develop SOPs for fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Evaluate equipment and process issues to maximize efficiency, with hands-on involvement during factory launch.

Leading implementation of automation platforms (e.g., Beckhoff or similar) and ERP systems for real-time monitoring.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related. Eng designation/Professional Engineering License or equivalent is an asset.

Experience launching a factory capable of processing +20000 tons of steel/year.

5+ years in mechanical engineering or steel fabrication, with 2+ years in equipment validation or production line integration.

Hands‑on expert level experience with CNC machines, press brakes, laser cutters, roll‑forming, robotic welders, powder coating systems, and injection and extrusion molding.

Exposure to data‑driven cost analysis for manufacturing and packaging equipment or processes.

Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

cold‑rolled steel) and fabrication processes.

Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).

Familiarity with manufacturing startups, or “lights out” automation is an asset.

Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or automation platforms is an asset.

Knowledge of ERP systems or Industry 4.0 technologies is an asset.

Experience with high volume manufacturing, ex. +20000 tons of steel/year is an asset.

Greenfield factory launch experience is an asset.

Travel Requirements Travel 30% domestically and internationally for supplier visits, on‑site machine evaluations, equipment installations, and commissioning during implementation and execution phases. Valid passport and driver's license required; travel expenses covered.

Professional development in automation and Industry 4.0 technologies, including travel for industry exposure.

NewAge Offers Salary and bonus is based on experience and highly competitive for the right candidate

The base salary range for this position, is estimated to be $72,500 to $108,700 annually (CAD) at the time of the posting.

No phone calls please.

NewAge Products is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We provide employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries Manufacturing

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