Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Phantom Screens combines traditional process expertise with forward-thinking technology leadership. Working alongside our Quality, Operational Excellence and Product Design teams, you'll drive our Lean Six Sigma journey and automation transition. This senior manufacturing role leads the planning, organizing, and controlling of manufacturing activities essential to delivering the Phantom Experience. You'll foster a culture of safety, quality, and productivity while serving as a senior technical leader. The role demands deep expertise in automated manufacturing systems, mentoring capabilities, and championship of our strategic vision. Automation is integral to this role, requiring deep technical expertise in automated manufacturing systems to drive operational excellence and competitive advantage.
Requirements
- Strategic, analytical thinker who maintains composure in complex situations
- Excellent communicator capable of presenting to management, vendors, and teams
- Strong mathematical abilities with expert knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods
- Proficient in SolidWorks/AutoCAD for advanced modeling
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Familiar with MS Project, Minitab, CMMS, and ERP systems
- Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s License (with acceptable Driver’s Abstract)
- Ability to travel throughout North America as required (Passport without travel restrictions)
- Access to an insured vehicle
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment, with a proven track record of leading NPI, extensive automation system integration, and significant continuous improvement initiatives with emphasis on automated manufacturing solutions.
- Applicants must be available locally and legally entitled to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Lean certification and/or Six Sigma certification are highly desirable for this senior position.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in manufacturing processes, automation, and CNC operations
- Collaborate with Product Design to ensure new designs are manufacturable with repeatable, efficient quality
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing systems optimizing space, equipment, materials, and personnel
- Develop Standardized Work Combination Tables and integrate automated solutions
- Lead complex PFMEAs and DOEs for proper process implementation and optimization
- Engineer functional tooling, fixtures, and jigs while ensuring optimized processes
- Act as facility expert on new manufacturing technologies and applicable legislation
- Develop and ensure specifications are met for processes, products, and services
- Interpret technical procedures, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints
- Manage equipment builds, automation projects, and commissioning processes
- Provide design-for-manufacturability guidance during product development phases
- Lead and manage current and new product introductions
- Develop, test, and validate complex manufacturing processes
- Implement product identification and traceability systems
- Perform time, motion, and methods studies using lean frameworks and Toyota tools
- Analyze quality data and customer feedback to drive root-cause corrective actions
- Develop and manage calibration and verification programs
- Audit manufacturing and maintenance management system effectiveness
- Mentor junior engineers and production staff with training and career planning
- Lead cross-functional meetings to resolve complex challenges
- Design new procedures, plant layouts, and process plans
- Support continuous improvement teams and vendor assessments
- Ensure manufacturing safety policies are implemented and maintained
- Develop safe work instructions and complete assigned safety tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
