At K-Hart Industries Ltd. we are passionate about designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment that makes a difference for conservation-minded farmers worldwide. We place farmers at the heart of everything we do, to support them with cutting-edge, sustainable and robust solutions that they can trust. With a strong focus on creating forwarding-thinking solutions that benefit both farmers and the environment, our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to make a positive and meaningful impact.
This Manufacturing Engineering (ME) position will entail an exciting variety of work with the main focus on Assy support & some Tool Design. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing & then supporting assy processes, Continuous Improvement (CI) as well as designing and developing those processes along with tooling that ensure our products meet high-quality standards. This role requires a blend of experience, technical expertise, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain product excellence.
1) Assy Support:
o Act as the liaison between Product Engineering (PE)
& Assy Supervisor o Support production with time studies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) generation & process improvement
2) Tool Design:
o Design and develop manufacturing tools such as weld fixtures, and assy jigs o Collaborate with PE and production teams to understand requirements and specifications o Create detailed CAD models and drawings for internal and outsource fabrication o Ensure tooling is designed for accuracy & repeatability & utilizes our modular NWT system
3) Process Improvement:
o Continuously monitor and analyze assy processes to identify opportunities for improvement using time studies, root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving activities, etc o Adhere, champion and implement Lean OpEx principles and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
4) Documentation and Reporting:
o Maintain accurate records of time studies, tool designs, ECR’s for product improvement, etc o Prepare and present reports for Continuous Improvement (CI) projects o Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, AWS/CWB weld standards and CCOH safety regulations