Process Engineer
Gates Corporation
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Windsor, ON
Contract type: Full time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To support existing and upcoming programs – Aftermarket/AOE and IOE customers, support growth. To add and increase the support to take the product lines from start to Phase 4 and into production, in line with Company standards, APQP and GPS (Gates Production System) initiatives.
This position will also give support to packaging engineering. The incumbent will have an active role in problem solving; participate as PD team member from Phase 1 to Production. Assist in establishing run at rates, process development, PFMEA/P Flow Diagrams, develop and maintain SOP’s and maintain programs for changes into production and continuous improvement. Project management for outside equipment houses will also be handled by this position.
Responsible for a number of diverse duties and projects which may include developing manufacturing methods and processes, writing operation sheets for products or tools, investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing problems, reviewing drawings and designs during the development phase, preparing time studies and estimates for sales. Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, or methods of manufacturing, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.
Plans and designs floor layouts to properly locate and coordinate equipment for efficient production. This position will also be required to support other international facilities and will require travel (up to 30%). Must be proficient in IATF16949. Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
Scope of Role
Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
Education And Experience/Required Skills
BS/BA or equivalent (8 or more years experience)
Technologist Diploma or equivalent in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Minimum three years experience in manufacturing, product design, or quality with an automotive OEM supplier.
Must possess basic design skills including general knowledge of manufacturing methods and capabilities. Must computer aided design skills with sound drafting and GD&T knowledge. Must have a sound knowledge of statistics and be able to lead problem-solving activities. Good written and oral communications skills. Understanding of FEAD synchronous systems.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential funtions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may work in customer manufacturing or field environments.
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are represenative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
To support existing and upcoming programs – Aftermarket/AOE and IOE customers, support growth. To add and increase the support to take the product lines from start to Phase 4 and into production, in line with Company standards, APQP and GPS (Gates Production System) initiatives.
This position will also give support to packaging engineering. The incumbent will have an active role in problem solving; participate as PD team member from Phase 1 to Production. Assist in establishing run at rates, process development, PFMEA/P Flow Diagrams, develop and maintain SOP’s and maintain programs for changes into production and continuous improvement. Project management for outside equipment houses will also be handled by this position.
Responsible for a number of diverse duties and projects which may include developing manufacturing methods and processes, writing operation sheets for products or tools, investigating and troubleshooting manufacturing problems, reviewing drawings and designs during the development phase, preparing time studies and estimates for sales. Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, or methods of manufacturing, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.
Plans and designs floor layouts to properly locate and coordinate equipment for efficient production. This position will also be required to support other international facilities and will require travel (up to 30%). Must be proficient in IATF16949. Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
Scope of Role
Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
Education And Experience/Required Skills
BS/BA or equivalent (8 or more years experience)
Technologist Diploma or equivalent in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Minimum three years experience in manufacturing, product design, or quality with an automotive OEM supplier.
Must possess basic design skills including general knowledge of manufacturing methods and capabilities. Must computer aided design skills with sound drafting and GD&T knowledge. Must have a sound knowledge of statistics and be able to lead problem-solving activities. Good written and oral communications skills. Understanding of FEAD synchronous systems.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential funtions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may work in customer manufacturing or field environments.
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are represenative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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