Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Responsibilities

• Responsible for updating and product related documentation, e.g. set-up and operator instruction sheets, etc. and providing operator training as required.Assists operators in trouble shooting issues related to new equipment and provides recommendations on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Initiates and performs engineering tryouts.
• Updates and maintains overall plant layout.
• Co-ordinates the implementation of ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven.
• Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis (may include welding, robotics, PLC).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and assist in implementing change on an ongoing basis throughout the company to improve safety, quality, productivity and environment.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Monitors and assists operations on capacity validation activities.
• Develops and keeps Master Data (i.e. routings, BOM) and is responsible for validating and maintaining manufacturing process routings.
• Participates and drives Continuous Improvement teams as a team member or leader and provides the team with expertise, direction and advice.Responsible as a team leader to manage the Continuous Improvement project by documenting each meeting, establishing timelines, goals, objectives and working within budget parameters.
• Responsible for documenting current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals, etc. and provides information to management.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of PFMEA documentation.Leads RPN reduction activities within the plant.
• Train maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble-shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.
• Deals with customers on continuous improvement activities directly related to part/component KIRCHHOFF Automotive is manufacturing.

Judgement

• Handling various types of personalities when facilitating a Continuous Improvement team to achieve optimum success of project.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities that contribute to quality and cost while still meeting customer requirements.

Accountability

• Responsible for meeting budget parameters determined for each project associated with the purchasing of new equipment.
• Maintain and update required documents in compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
• Accountable for meeting established project timelines.

Contacts

• Customers
• Members of senior management and employees at all levels within the organization
• Suppliers of assembly and manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Rules, regulations and applicable legislation governing environmental regulations
• Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
• Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning + Tolerancing
• Thorough knowledge of IATF 16949/ISO 14001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ergonomics, Time Studies, Robotics and Industrial Relations
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies

Skills

• Ability to deal with conflict and/or resistance
• Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to analyze information received from a variety of sources and provide recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Cad Key, email

Education

• College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Robotic) and/or equivalent related work experience.