PURPOSE
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes as they apply to the production of wire and cable products to ensure quality product at competitive cost
- Accomplish Engineering tasks that require technical data gathering and analysis, problem identification and resolutions, and process evaluation
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Work with Production to create procedures and Standardized Work Instructions.
- Assist in development, and deployment, of training plans and documentation
- Analyze manufacturing process capabilities to identify potential production issues
- Investigate manufacturing engineering problems to determine root cause of manufacturing defects or failures and make recommendations to correct by suggesting design changes, process or equipment changes, and tooling modifications
- Measure and document all improvements
- Identify and develop concepts for cost reduction through continuous improvement process
- Work with QA Department to ensure products meet, or exceed, applicable standards
- Develop and maintain a machine standards database
- Maintain machine tooling drawings
- Support for Nexans Excellence Way daily management
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are enforced and complied with and that precautions are taken to prevent potential hazards.
- Keep abreast of technological developments that would improve products, processes and/or procedures.
- Support and seek opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through waste reductions, recycling and reduction of pollution of air, water, soil and resources.
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Improvements to operational efficiency with focus on quality, availability, and performance by following Nexans industrial standards
- Daily support for Nexans Excellence Way to resolve daily process problems
- Continuous improvement using project planning systems and team collaboration
- Long term problem solving support supplementing training, documentation, and process improvements
- Production, QA and Maintenance support as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are a must
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- PLC programming and HMI programming is an asset
- Valuable information systems and database skills
- Ability to learn equipment, processes, products and standards
- Needs to be hands-on
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and effectively handle several projects simultaneously
- Wire Drawing, Plastic Extrusion, Aluminum forming, PVC compounding experience would be beneficial
- University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of Solid Works/Auto CAD
- Occasional after hours work and calls
📌 Junior Process Engineer (Fergus)
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📍 Fergus