Process Engineer

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure all processes are documented and have SOP’s and standard work.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Coordinate activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Assist with day to day troubleshooting processes in order to maximize the output of on-grade product.
• Take corrective action to address process deviations and find the root cause to prevent reoccurrences.
• Assist in the development of new prototypes and transitioning into full scale production.
• Investigate customer complaints where required.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to establish optimal assembly and fabrication methods.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Lead area improvement team, applying Six Sigma, Lean, 5S and other operational excellence techniques to achieve improvements.
• Lead the development and execution of incremental capital and process improvements.
• Obtain detailed quotations or designs and estimates for the cost of fixtures, tools and engineering requirements to be used in developing a formal proposal to upper management.
• Identify and lead/facilitate Kaizen events as needed.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Oversee installation and tests to ensure machines, facilities and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Develop models of alternate processing to test the feasibility of new applications of systems and recommends methods of implementing of improved procedures.
• • Other duties as may be assigned.

Characteristics

• Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Personal commitment to high quality standards. Strong communication skills and an ability to formulate positive interpersonal relationships.
• Strategic thinker and effective problem solver.
• Perceptive, responsible and accountable.
• Team player.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required or 5+ years relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in metal fabrication and / or manufacturing environment.
• In depth professional knowledge and expertise regarding metal-cutting operations, grinding and tooling manufacturing.
• Strong skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding.
• Extensive knowledge of general machining practices.
• Ability to specify processes to manufacture components, correct machining problems by tooling, gauging, machining or fixturing.
• Ability to estimate machining cycle, perform method analysis; plan, project and perform project analysis.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro-E and MasterCAM will be an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite also required.

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Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brampton, ON L6T 1B5: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person