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mechanical/manufacturing engineering professional who enjoys working close to production and translating complex engineering requirements into practical, executable manufacturing solutions.\nThe successful candidate will play an integral role within the Fabrication Engineering team, converting customer and design requirements into complete, production-ready fabrication packages while working closely with Production, Quality, Procurement and Engineering.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical Fabrication will bridge the gap between engineering design and shop-floor execution.\nYou will be responsible for developing and releasing fabrication drawings, material Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing sequences, ERP routings and production orders while supporting inspection requirements, tooling, fixtures, equipment selection and manufacturing process improvements.\nThis is a hands-on engineering position suited to someone who understands how components are 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manufacturing capabilities based on cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements.\nSupport equipment and tooling selection for manufacturing operations.\nParticipate in plant equipment and machine design associated with capital and operational improvement projects.\nPerform tolerance stack-up studies, fit-up evaluations and assembly interference assessments.\nParticipate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to fabrication, manufacturing and engineering issues.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing fabrication cycle times, engineering rework and production interruptions while improving quality and repeatability.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related mechanical engineering discipline.\n7+ years of relevant engineering experience combining mechanical design/CAD with practical manufacturing or fabrication experience.\nExperience within heavy fabrication, industrial manufacturing, 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documentation.\nSolidWorks Simulation or other Finite Element Analysis experience is preferred.\nSolidWorks Inspection experience is considered an asset.\nPlant equipment or machine design experience is considered an asset.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with ERP systems.\nNuclear and Code Experience\nPrevious nuclear manufacturing experience is highly desirable but is not necessarily required for a candidate with strong heavy fabrication and manufacturing engineering experience.\nKnowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code requirements, including Sections II, III and VIII, as well as CSA N285, CSA N299, B51 and other applicable nuclear, fabrication and pressure-boundary standards, is considered a significant asset.\nCandidates coming from other highly regulated manufacturing environments such as pressure vessels, power generation, aerospace, defence, heavy industrial equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing may also be well suited to this opportunity.\nWhat You Bring\nYou are a practical, production-focused mechanical/manufacturing engineer who is equally comfortable working with engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation and shop-floor personnel.\nYou understand that a successful design must not only meet technical requirements-it must also be manufacturable, inspectable, safe, repeatable and efficient to produce.\nYou bring strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment. You communicate effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement, suppliers and other stakeholders and are comfortable taking ownership of technical issues through resolution.\nYou also demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality and continuous improvement.\nSuccess in the Role\nSuccess will be measured by the accurate and timely release of fabrication drawing packages, material BOMs, production orders and manufacturing documentation; minimizing engineering-related production interruptions, NCRs and rework; maintaining strong technical and quality compliance; and identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, quality and engineering cycle times.\nWhy Consider This Opportunity\nThis position provides the opportunity to work on technically complex, highly engineered products within Canada’s growing nuclear manufacturing sector.\nYou will have direct visibility into how your engineering work translates into shop-floor execution and will play an important role in improving manufacturability, production readiness, quality and operational performance.\nIf you are a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer with strong SolidWorks capabilities and practical heavy fabrication experience who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges, Aplin welcomes the opportunity to speak with you.\nCompensation\n$110,000-$120,000 base salary per year plus a competitive benefits program.\nApplicant Requirements\nApplicants must currently reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work for any employer without sponsorship. All information provided on resumes and applications must be accurate, complete and verifiable.\nAt Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. 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