Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: St. Mary's

Job Summary:

Create, document, develop and implement procedures required to manufacture products and test processes.

Required

Education and Experience:

Manufacturing Engineering Degree, Materials Engineering or Diploma from a Canadian University or College

3-5 years manufacturing experience in a related field (preferably in automotive)

Ability to perform manual related tasks (cutting, mounting, polishing test samples, and maintain test equipment)

Basic machining skills a plus

Advanced Manufacturingl testing knowledge and skills preferred

Experience in metallurgical testing such as hardness, Strain analysis, tensile testing, yield analysis, elongation.

Proficient in using X-ray equipment and handheld portable XRF analyzers

Solid understanding of microstructure analysis, steel grain structures, heating and cooling curves

Good knowledge of steel compositions and the effects on steel processing in house and at end customers

Plating thickness measurement and analysis

Understanding and knowledge of copper and nickel-plating processes

Solid understanding of Nylon materials and testing

Experience with Stainless Steel (304 and 316) cold rolled steel and chemistry and mechanical properties

Ability to measure and understand heat affected zones from welding

Laser welding experience in thin gage metals

Ability to interpret SAE and ASTM and customer specific standards and apply them to product development and testing

Knowledge of any applicable customer specific requirements

Critical Success Factors:

Excellent attendance.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Good management and leadership skills.

Good computer proficiency / Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and Solid Works

Good ability to read and understand technical documents and specs

Thorough understanding of materials chemistry and properties as it relates to Metal roll forming/ materials forming

Awareness of Quality, H&S & Environmental policies – IATF 16949 & ISO 14001

Essential Functions:

Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following:
Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Developing, evaluating, improving and documenting manufacturing processes.

Developing and implementing process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.

Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction and throughput.

Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.

Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, material purchase, and evaluating products accordingly to quality standards and specifications.

Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.

Providing engineering and quality support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.

Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and good manufacturing practices.

Required to work extra hours and travel to meet Customer needs.

All other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned as deemed necessary by Supervisor.

Ability to solve material related problems of moderate complexity

Provides technical solutions and guidance in relation to stainless steel

Develops detailed understanding of process flow and operations of SS mills

Perform various mechanical Engineering projects and Material Testing

Collects and analyzes data presenting reports in requested formats effectively

Provides materials analysis support with the manufacturing departments

Performs failure testing and analysis for understanding of material properties in raw materials received for part forming from outside suppliers

Liaison with materials group for materials related concerns and changes.

Liaison with Auburn Hills Engineering and Quality Group for material content changes and affects to tubing production operations

Confirm Materials properties on materials received for forming operations

Knowledge of customer specifications

Develop Materials system to understand and predict materials impact as it relates to materials forming operations

Operate and maintain testing and analysis equipment

Develop optimum guidelines for material forming operations and tooling operations.

Performs various metallurgical and non-destructive testing and report findings

Operate testing equipment

Support Business Plan as well as special projects.

Work Environment:

50% office,50% plant floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands:

Constant communication with employees, peers, and management

Overtime as required

Multiple demands in a challenging and fast paced- team orientated environment

Noisy environment

Office, Plant floor

Travel as required

Health and Safety:

Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and…