JOB OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for devising exactly how something is going to be made, what machines are going to make it and how it can be made efficiently and safely as possible. We are looking to add someone to our team who is a lateral thinker, able to navigate complexity and embrace ambiguity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Be the primary contact point for Engineering, Operations and Quality for product and manufacturing support, championing continuous improvement efforts and troubleshooting design/manufacturing issues

§  Work closely with Production and Quality personnel to continually receive product feedback, improve cross-department processes, procedures, and communication

§  Develop, document, and communicate engineering standards that leverage in-house capabilities

§  Balance a workload of multiple projects while maintaining deadline, quality, and budget commitments

§  Provide technical support to project managers, engineers, and shop personnel on an ongoing basis

§  Develop extensive knowledge of product lines, preferred practices, and all applicable industry standards

§  Review drawing packages and designs to ensure best practices that promote DFM and lean manufacturing

§  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standard of quality

§  Participate in design reviews and project close-out meetings as required

§  Lead ECR/ECN procedures by coordinating and recording changes, reporting trends and recommending improvements to designs and procedures

§  Ensure all in process modifications or revisions to equipment during manufacture are captured, documented, and communicated to the engineering department

§  Provide training and guidance to internal team members to ensure best practices are communicated, understood implemented on future projects

§  All other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

§  Post-secondary education in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

§  Must have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

§  Proficient in reading, understanding, and creating engineering prints for machining, welding and assembly

§  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

§  Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office

§  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

§  Knowledge of sanitary design requirements an asset

§  Project management and PFMEA experience an asset

§  LEAN training an asset