Engineer - Project

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

47d • CA$72,000 - CA$105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional technicians / engineers as an asset

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level