Warehouse Process & Automation Engineer - Onsite

Warehouse Process & Automation Engineer - Onsite The Warehouse Process & Automation Engineer owns the technical backbone of warehouse operations in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role blends process engineering, automation support, and logistics optimization to ensure materials flow efficiently and accurately. The engineer identifies opportunities for automation, supports equipment, and enhances warehouse performance through data-driven improvements. Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Salary Range: $82,100 - $109,500 plus bonus opportunity Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People: Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: Warehouse Process Engineering — Develop and optimize receiving, kitting, staging, and shipping workflows. Automation Integration — Implement and support automation solutions such as pick-to-light, RFID, barcode automation, and AMRs. Cycle-Time & Throughput Analysis — Identify bottlenecks between warehouse and production lines; implement corrective actions Material Flow Optimization — Improve replenishment logic, supermarket design, and line-side delivery. ERP/MES Integration — Ensure accurate BOM consumption, traceability, and warehouse transaction flow. Lean & CI Initiatives — Lead Kaizen events, 5S, waste elimination, and standard work creation. Quality & Compliance — Support incoming inspection flow, ESD compliance, and warehouse quality controls. Cross-Functional Support — Partner with production, planning, quality, and IT to resolve systemic issues. What You Bring: Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering 6-10+ years of work experience with warehouse automation, material handling equipment, or electronics manufacturing Strong understanding of material flow, warehouse systems, and ERP/MES Experience with SAP S/4HANA warehouse modules is considered an asset A background in the aerospace and defense industry is considered an asset Hands-on experience with automation systems (AMRs, conveyors, scanners, VLMs) Knowledge of Lean, PFEP, Kanban, and warehouse optimization Ability to lead technical projects and drive measurable improvements Who We Are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number. To learn more about Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, please visit #LI-JT1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.