Senior Production Engineer (PE -Richmond Hill Site)
About The Position
The Senior Production Engineer leads manufacturing process optimization, production improvement initiatives, and advanced problem-solving in a highly automated automotive production environment. The role drives operational excellence through process development, equipment optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement while supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. It also serves as a technical resource and mentor to engineering and production teams and supports new model launches and automation initiatives. The position operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. It may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations, and escalates matters as required. The work takes place in office and manufacturing plant environments, with frequent walking on the production floor and exposure to manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and automated systems. Required PPE must be worn in production areas; overtime may be needed. Three openings are listed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field.
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or process engineering.
- Experience leading manufacturing improvement and troubleshooting initiatives in a production environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to analyze production data and develop strategic improvement plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of production KPIs, OEE, capacity planning, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Ability to wear required PPE while working in production areas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting highly automated production lines, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification.
- Experience with process validation, equipment commissioning, and new model launches.
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and automotive industry standards.
- Experience leading capital projects and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead production engineering activities to support safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance targets.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production flow.
- Lead root cause investigations into complex production, quality, and equipment-related issues and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and sustain process improvements to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and lower manufacturing costs.
- Support and lead new equipment installations, process validation activities, and production line launches.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, process documentation, work instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics, including OEE, cycle time, downtime, scrap, and productivity performance.
- Evaluate manufacturing equipment and automation systems to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Lead capital improvement and automation projects from planning through implementation.
- Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Support production capacity planning, line balancing, staffing analysis, and workflow optimization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Production Engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
- Participate in Gemba walks, production audits, and risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
