Leads new product launches from concept through production, coordinating customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Tracks budgets and schedules, oversees equipment installation, leads APQP and CFM activities, improves manufacturing processes, resolves equipment and quality issues, reduces scrap and downtime, performs capability analysis, and maintains process documentation. Requires process or manufacturing engineering experience in machining or automotive automated assembly environments, along with knowledge of GD&T, SPC, APQP, CFM, PPAP, tooling, and manufacturing software.
Job Title: Engineer - Project
Job Summary
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
Responsibility
- 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
Academic/Educational Requirements
- 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
Required Skills/Experience
- 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, SolidWorks).
- Ability to write monthly reports that address a variety of operational matters to present to management.
- Strong understanding of automotive automated assembly manufacturing processes
- Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Machine design mentality, SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge are assets
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
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Linamar Corporation Guelph, Ontario, CAN Office
287 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1H1C5
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