Manufacturing Engineer
Aliaxis · Patterson - Plant (MOLD), CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $71k–$89k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Aliaxis (industrial) in Patterson - Plant (MOLD), CA. , you will lead impactful capital and process improvement initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation, Plant layout, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $71k–$89k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$167k. This one lists $71k–$89k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 320 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 319 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 41% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $111k–$159k, from 104 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- New product launch 51%
- Root cause 40%
- ✓ Automation 35%
- Machining 29%
- CATIA / NX 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Plant layout, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Aliaxis
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from AliaxisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required
- ✓Post-secondary degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field)
- ✓2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- ✓Experience with project coordination or project management
- ✓Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or similar CAD tools
- ✓Understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics
- ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- ✓Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
- ✓Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between local sites as needed
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Join Us in Shaping a Better Tomorrow
From the very beginning, Canplas prioritized innovative equipment, meticulous quality testing, and dedication to customer service. Today, Canplas manufactures high-quality plastic plumbing, ventilation, central vacuum, and grease separation products for residential and commercial buildings all over the continent.
We are looking for a permanent full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Barrie, ON. If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Location : 31 Patterson Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3V9 ( view on google maps! )
Work Schedule : Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Your Impact
In this role, you will lead impactful capital and process improvement initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance. This position offers a hands-on, dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to automation, continuous improvement, and innovation across multiple plant operations.
What You’ll Do
- •Lead end-to-end engineering projects, including analysis, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and production readiness
- •Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and overall plant efficiency
- •Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and external partners to execute projects and resolve technical challenges
- •Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful and timely delivery
- •Support plant layout design, workflow optimization, and ergonomic improvements
- •Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations
- •Act as a change agent, supporting the adoption of new technologies and processes
What You’ll Bring
Preferred
- +Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or actively working toward certification
- +Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling tools
- +Exposure to automation or capital equipment projects
- +Familiarity with plastics manufacturing or similar processes
- +Basic understanding of electrical systems
Why Join Us?
- +Competitive compensation with annual pay progression and bonus program
- +Comprehensive benefits from Day 1 (no waiting period!)
- +Company matching RRSP plan
- +Paid vacation time
- +KM reimbursement for local travel
- +Temperature-controlled (air-conditioned) facility for improved working conditions
- +Career growth opportunities within engineering and operations
Working Conditions
Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50lbs alone. Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, odors, cold, dust, noise levels and the use of sharp tools. Facility is Semi Climate-Controlled to prevent heat stress in our employees.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us build a better tomorrow!