About the job
About Industrial Electric Manufacturing
With over 75 years of experience, Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) stands as North America’s largest independent manufacturer of custom power distribution systems. Originating in Fremont, California, IEM has expanded significantly, boasting more than 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing space. Achieving over $1 billion in annual sales and successfully completing 10,000+ projects across diverse sectors such as technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure, IEM is committed to delivering top-tier product quality, reliable service, and the adaptability to fulfill complex technical needs at scale.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will play a pivotal role in enhancing, documenting, and optimizing metal fabrication and assembly processes within our Surrey facility. Reporting to senior engineering staff, this position aims to boost production efficiency, uphold quality standards, and assist in various engineering initiatives designed to improve manufacturing operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Optimization:
- Support the refinement of metal fabrication and assembly processes to ensure adherence to quality and efficiency metrics.
- Assist in creating and updating work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent production practices.
- Conduct time studies and develop routings to establish standard work times, enhancing production planning.
Documentation and Quality Control:
- Ensure accurate and updated documentation of manufacturing processes, including work instructions and process flow diagrams.
- Support quality assurance initiatives by monitoring production processes and participating in root cause analyses for any defects.
Project Support:
- Contribute to engineering projects focusing on process validations, capacity analysis, and production trials under senior engineers’ guidance.
- Assist in managing project tasks, preparing technical reports, and documenting outcomes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and process updates.

