Lead the continuous improvement, design optimization and installation of equipment and processes for the forging of Stabars and manufacturing of Torsion Bars. This would include forging, upsetting, heat treating and shot peening.
Working closely with production, industrialization, controls & tooling engineering to reduce scrap and downtime ensure current or revised processes meet and exceed expectations for both safety and quality.
Principal Accountabilities:
· Develop budget requirements, project schedules, manage integrators and projects for new or modified processes. Ensure cost, timing, quality, safety and environmental goals are met.
· Provide maintenance support and assist with machine troubleshooting.
· Continuously improve current processes through tooling, equipment and process changes to improve OEE and reduce scrap
· Support Tooling Engineering and TPM group on cost reduction and process improvements
· Remove waste (time, energy, resources) from processes.
· Lead Continuous Activity programs for areas of responsibility
· Ensure that safety and 5S standards are maintained and continually improved upon.
· Take a leadership role for product launches and make required process and equipment changes.
· Develop and maintain work instructions, LOTO, PFMEAs and PFDs
· Develop and implement standard engineering practices
· Facilitate and identify required process training needs
· Attend JHSC meetings and support actions to address safety concerns.
· Ensure all changes are documented in proper systems.
· Work closely with management to establish sustainable LEAN practices that empower employees, accelerate change, and enable personal and team development.
· Serve as a change agent to challenge existing processes in place. Use data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist.
· Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Post-Secondary degree in Engineering
Experience in the following areas an asset:
Forging
Tool and Die
Heat Treating
Induction Heating
Automation
Professional Engineer (P. Eng) an asset
Minimum three to five years’ experience in manufacturing engineering
Robust trouble shooting / problem solving skills.
Solid verbal and written communication skills
High level of proficiency in MS Office and SolidWorks
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to travel to USA.
Self-motivated