Manufacturing Engineer - Phoenix, AZ

Manufacturing Engineer - Phoenix, AZ –
Apel Extrusions Ltd.

Company:
APEL Extrusions Inc.

The Company: APEL Extrusions is an independent extruder, finisher and fabricator of aluminum extrusions serving the commercial, residential, and industrial markets of Western Canada and the Western United States. With facilities in Calgary, Canada, Coburg, Oregon, and Phoenix, APEL Extrusions is a fully integrated extruder with six extrusion presses (2 in Calgary, 3 in Oregon, and 1 in Phoenix) and a full array of finishing capabilities occupying over 600,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space and employing over 300 people.

APEL Extrusions has an immediate requirement for a qualified Manufacturing Engineer in its Phoenix, AZ facility. Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer’s main functions are to provide engineering and project management support for the implementation of technical solutions in the extruding, painting, anodizing, and fabrication of aluminum products. The incumbent will be involved in developing and implementing initiatives to improve company performance in the areas of operational capability, cost management, safety, productivity, and quality.

• Work with Corporate Technology Team to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity are monitored, corrected, and improved as required.
• Collaborate with all departments to continuously improve APEL through waste reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing APEL’s technical and operating capabilities.
• Assist in preventive maintenance functions in establishing priorities and initiatives to ensure equipment availability and reliability.
• Work with APEL’s Technical Team to conceptualize, develop, test, and implement cutting edge technology.
• Keep contacts and develop partnerships with leading suppliers in the industry to stay current with industry best practices.
• Act as a project manager on manufacturing engineering activities ensuring program plan, resources, budget, and schedule are met.
• Identify key process inputs for in-control and capable and implement standardized systems.

The successful candidate will have the compassion for project management, continuous improvement, and delivering profitable results in a highly competitive manufacturing environment. From a personal perspective, the ideal candidate will have:

• Skills in project planning
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Technical understanding of basic hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Relentless focus on driving process stability
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and execute

From a professional experience perspective, the ideal candidate will be:

• A hands‑on engineer with knowledge of automated systems
• People oriented with an innate ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and OEMs
• Capable of leading projects in a fast‑paced, customer focused manufacturing environment
• Experienced and trained in Lean and Six Sigma concepts

• Excellent competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience

• Degree in Engineering;
  Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, or other relevant discipline from an accredited institution
• Trained in various manufacturing concepts and technologies
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing / plant environment preferred

Please apply online at . APEL thanks all applicants for their interest; only selected candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
APEL Extrusions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.