Process Engineer - Molding

Responsibilities:

• Support / Implement continuous improvement projects to address quality, material flow, through-put and productivity improvements
• Establish and drive improvements in OEE (overall equipment effectiveness)
• Create technical specification for new machines, tooling, and other related equipment to molding process, order equipment and lead the activities for equipment release in serial production
• Provide engineered operational analysis to support the production
• Evaluate and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects
• Support launch team and launch activities
• Determine line side WIP/Finished Goods layout requirement and utilization
• Perform ergonomic studies, develop tools that will reduce ergonomic risk for the operators
• Develop layouts for molding and assembly process which will improve efficiency, reduce floor space and health and safety
• Create standardized work instructions
• Assist technical team in procuring and sourcing required critical spares for equipment, critical spared to be stocked
• Develop work instructions / process flows for new programs
• Document process through process flow, flowcharts, PFMEA’s, etc
• Assist in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process
• Attend meetings as required and communicate or provide data as necessary
• Lead efforts to incorporate new concepts into existing systems with particular emphasis on  process repeatability, consistency, quality controls & automation and cost reduction
• Actively search for ideas and ways to reduce expenses and improve quality without compromising superior customer service
• Ensure projects are completed on time
• Ensure financial budgets are followed
• Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of C-TPAT/PIP
• Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior
• Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF 16949 standards
• Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards
• Perform other duties as required

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in molding/assembly
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, including Continuous Improvement programs and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience in the automotive industry is an asset
• Experience with automation controls, mechanical and process engineering preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Thinks conceptually and intuitively from a lean perspective
• Excellent computer skills in word & spreadsheet programs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills