Industrial Engineer

OSCO Construction Group•Woodstock, ON

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will provide direction to improve the organization’s overall production processes, systems and procedures. The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing operations, working with operations personnel to design optimal workflows and production processes, increasing efficiencies, and assisting to ensure that final products meet established quality standards. The Industrial Engineer will be fully engaged in the implementation of the manufacturing processes, automation and equipment that will be incorporated into PreCon’s new production facility in Woodstock, ON.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, automation and standards
Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office 365, 3D Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) software such as Tekla Structures, with exposure to other engineering related Manufacturing Resource Planning (“MRP”) software being an asset
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive process optimization and efficiency
Effective project and time management, cost analysis and budgeting to help drive profitably
Technical proficiency with a strong understanding of engineering principles and technical knowledge related to automated and semi-automated manufacturing
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or co-op placement in precast concrete considered a definite asset

Responsibilities

Review production processes, systems, and procedures with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production processes, as well as processes that are upstream from production
Monitor market for production and associated technology innovations and make upgrade recommendations to management when necessary
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of management controls systems focusing on improving efficiency, reducing waste and minimizing cost
Assist with the continuous improvement of quality control procedures to resolve production quality challenges
Conduct workflow and time studies to optimize production throughput, capacity and personnel requirements
Develop and maintain KPIs relating to production quality and efficiency
Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed