Manufacturing Engineer

About Penta

We are an agricultural manufacturer specializing in the production of TMR mixers, spreaders and dump boxes. With over 25 years in business, we’ve proven to be a leader in the development and production of innovative and robust agricultural farm equipment.

We have two production facilities in Ontario located in Glencoe and Thamesville. Our products are manufactured in our Glencoe facility and then transported to Thamesville for final assembly and shipping.

About the Role

Penta is seeking a skilled and driven Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in designing, developing, and continuously improving our manufacturing processes for agricultural equipment. This position serves as the critical link between product design and shop-floor execution—turning engineering concepts into safe, efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production methods.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, process-focused, and passionate about operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality


• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work instructions, routings, and setup procedures


• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, cycle time, and production costs while improving quality


• Evaluate, design, and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to enhance operator safety, precision, and throughput


• Support production teams through training and troubleshooting of new or modified processes and equipment


• Work closely with Process Planning to validate BOMs and routings for accuracy and efficiency


• Partner with Industrial Engineering to identify root causes of downtime and inefficiencies and implement corrective actions


• Lead the sourcing, installation, commissioning, and integration of new production equipment and machinery


• Lead Penta’s automation initiatives, including programming support as required


• Ensure all manufacturing processes prioritize workplace safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance

Our Ideal Candidate

Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (agricultural or heavy equipment manufacturing is an asset)

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and equipment integration

Proven experience driving process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and planning teams

Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, shop-floor mindset

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset