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Manufacturing Engineer
A Manufacturing Engineer designs mechanical processes to create plastic products, using his or her knowledge of mechanics, assembly lines, and products to make the products safely and efficiently.


Job Description

The Cool Plastic Company Ltd. in Alberta is looking to enlarge its factory so it can expand its market beyond plastic bottles and caps into the production of long-wearing plastic storage containers.

A Manufacturing Engineer has been hired on contract to work in conjunction with the materials engineer, process engineer, mould designer, and set-up person to plan the expansion. This involves working from the early stages of design to the project’s completion to build a system that will create a product in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Using the team’s collective skills, the Manufacturing Engineer aims to achieve the best properties and processing conditions for the plastic parts being moulded.

Daily Activities
  • uses computer to create blueprint or plan
  • determines process and equipment choice
  • examines plastic system data for efficiency
  • consults with co-workers
  • schedules work plan
The Manufacturing Engineer designs specific mechanical components for the plastic container manufacturing system. Working in cooperation with materials engineers, process engineers, mould designers, and set-up technicians, he or she works towards achieving maximum property and process conditions for parts being moulded. He or she will plan, develop and research the tools, processes, machines, and equipment needed to produce quality products economically. This means the better part of the morning is often spent planning or designing on the computer. The afternoon may be spent in consultation with a team of workers to access their knowledge and select the best method and equipment to produce the plastic container. Meetings with company accountants, sales people, planners, and other engineers will communicate the schedule of work through presentations and written reports.

At the same time, the Manufacturing Engineer can work to improve existing systems and equipment to improve the overall industrial operations in the factory in terms of safety, productivity, or cost. As part of this work, it may be necessary to design specific mechanical components or create information systems for the company’s records.