Process Engineer

Multimatic Manufacturing is the original production facility of Multimatic Inc. and is a leading supplier of hinges, door checks and innovative user-convenience products (such as Multimatic’s StepGate™ or BoxSideStep™) to the North American automotive industry. Multimatic Mfg. uses flexible production systems that allow rapid product changeovers, helping drive manufacturing efficiency.

Multimatic Mfg. is looking for a Process Engineer who can help maintain the equipment used within the division. The successful candidate will introduce new and maintain existing equipment and processes while ensuring company efficiency, profitability, and improve working conditions and product quality by studying, recommending, assessing business case viability and implementing changes to the manufacturing and plant environment

Site Address:
Multimatic Manufacturing
301 Jacob Keffer Parkway
Concord, ON L4K 4V6

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for retrieving and monitoring assigned work center performance, maintaining, updating and presenting monthly open issues, participating in continuous improvement opportunities on new/existing equipment, using data to support findings
• Responsible for the ordering of new equipment to the Mechanisms Group Machine, Tooling and Programming specifications, coordinating the development, delivery and integration while working with internal stakeholders to ensure equipment complies with all financial and manufacturing/layout requirements. Travel locally and internationally (as required) to participate in onsite meetings and acceptance trials
• Attend quote meetings and/or develop internal detailed costed equipment quotes, review/revise with management and distribute approved copies, speak to and support costing provided, quotes may be based on existing data or budgetary costs provided
• Issue RFQ’s to vendors conveying requirements, assembly process steps, adequate specifications and requirements, etc. to ensure a robust detailed quote response, while addressing/pursuing responses to vendor questions. Develop with the Packaging Engineer internal and external packaging required
• Thoroughly review vendors quotes and ensure they meet the RFQ requirements, request clarification as required and challenge/justify cost
• Hold and champion open issues meetings internal and external, schedule, document meeting minutes, assign and follow-up on tasks in various departments
• Support customer visits during run at rate and assembly plants (as required) in a highly professional manner always understanding your audience and being an ambassador of the department, division and corporation
• Develop capital approval packages and follow-up on approval, issue/pursue approval of purchase orders, seek approval of invoices and work within an established program or divisional budget
• Support the development of in-line plastics processing technologies such as vibratory welding and injection/comolding, assist in the creation of lineside documentation to establish a turnkey stabile process would be an asset and if applicable to a project
• Ensure that a PHSR, ergonomic and environmental assessment (if applicable) is completed and is documented on new equipment
• Investigate potential vendors for new processes, parts handling technologies and equipment, pursue nondisclosure agreements and work with the Mechanisms Group to ensure vendors are reviewed and are viable
• Work with equipment vendors to coordinate training sessions of involved departments and personnel
• Participate in/lead various program related meetings, GEAR Program, Continuous Improvement initiatives, KAIZEN and Gemba’s, perform LPA’s, be involved with TPM’s and support J.H.S.C. activities
• Work closely with various departments
• Complete tasks as assigned by ECN’s, DMN’s, Launch Open Issues, Quality Open Issues, Flawless Launch, etc. providing evidence and acknowledge their closure
• Responsible for developing process related documentation, such as setup and changeover instructions, operator instructions, process flow diagrams, safety and lockout, dummy parts, process parameters and assisting in developing PFMEA’s
• Responsible for developing/maintaining/investigating process capability with supporting departments, time studies on manual processes and equipment and investigate bottlenecks
• Ability to review and revise prepared materials for correctness to minimize errors and ensure clarity
• Support and back-up fellow team members as required, become knowledgeable in the packaging cost development process
• Hands on approach when dealing with front line supervisors, lead hands and operators
• Knowledge of Core Tools in used in the Automotive Industry would be an asset
• Responsible for saving, filing and archiving of departmental documentation
• Perform other duties as required (i.e. special projects)
• Work in compliance and conform to IATF16949 and ISO14001 standards

Requirements:

• Canadian issued or recognized for equivalency University Degree or College Diploma in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering/Technologist
• Mechatronics Minor/experience
• P. Eng. or PMP designation
• Three to Five years working experience in a related field or discipline
• Knowledge and experience with plastics in the area of vibratory welding and injection/comolding Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
• Self-motivated, able to make sound judgements and work independently towards successful task completion
• Well organized, detail oriented and able to independently plan day-to-day and future work activities
• Hands-on job style, being involved and helping fellow Multimatic team members investigate and resolve issues
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, understand GD&T, research requirements for clarity and correctness
• Shall be responsible for ensuring equipment and processes meet regulatory and corporate Health and Safety, ergonomic and environmental requirements
• Good technical report writing abilities, excellent understanding of email writing/audience etiquette
• Excellent problem solving techniques and methods, ability to collect and analyze data, document open issues, prepare action plans and follow-up through to completion
• Familiar with CAD programs such as SOLIDWORKS and KeyCreator
• Good knowledge of production reporting systems in an automotive/manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage tasks in fast paced, dynamic, timing critical work environment while being a team player within the department and division
• Excellent communication skills, ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Computer literacy and a sound knowledge in MS Office applications and Outlook. Ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees in a multicultural environment.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

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If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.