Engineer - Manufacturing, Senior

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the full scale of projects from planning to execute our pre-existing and new production lines. You will investigate and monitor equipment, analyze and recommend the most efficient combinations.

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.

• Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades and new equipment.
• Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment in order to recommend or select efficient combinations.
• Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing process.
• Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects.
• Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities production and administrative systems.
• Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s and control plans.
• Prepare quotes and attend Customer Focus Meetings.
• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required equipment and documentation is available to run jobs.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for the start of production.
• Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operation and best practice.

• A University degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.
• 5 Year of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to review scale drawings to meet customer requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.
• Experience using specialized equipment and techniques to take precise measurements.
• Ability to determine materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards.
• Experience in contacting suppliers to verify product availability, specification and negotiate timely deliveries.

• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineers (P Eng.)
• Organizational skills to coordinate integrate work teams involving other engineers, technicians and suppliers
• Experience in risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate with suppliers, customers and coworkers

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Assistance with approved professional designations and fees
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts