Engineer - Project

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Engineer - Project

Work as an independent engineer, under guidance of a program manager, assigned to a task, program or project. Act as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding of all customer requirements and scope of work. Liaison with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure program or project is completed on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer quality and delivery standards.

Offer guidance and support to process and manufacturing engineers

• Take new products from the concept stage to production stage
• Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders
• Identify capital equipment sources and prepare all documents / presentations for PRB (Process Review Board’s) and FRB (Financial Approval board’s) approvals
• Supervise buy-off and installation of equipment up to 100% PSHR completion
• Lead APQP / CFM teams and record all activities
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external (CAT, SAT) and internal related performance indicators (monthly Stepping Stool).
• Specify special tools and fixtures where required
• In collaboration with manufacturing engineers, estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
• Review Process FMEA on regular basis and work with engineering and core teams to reduce high RPN numbers.
• Support core teams to reduce lines scrap against plant targets
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) and WET (Waste Elimination Tracker) activities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of process improvements
• Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
• Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing is beneficial
• Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
• Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing is beneficial

• A university degree in engineering or an equivalent experience working as a process or manufacturing engineer with a technical diploma or college certificate in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional technicians / engineers as an asset

• A minimum of four (4) year experience as a process or manufacturing engineer in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SPC methods, process and machine capability requirements, blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Working knowledge of APQP, CFM and PPAP process.
• Practical knowledge of cutting tools, machining processes, materials & equipment.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis for machine and process capability studies.
• Discuss proposed layouts of new equipment with core teams and their managers to ensure the requirements for all departments are considered.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, Solid Works).
• Ability to write…