Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer works with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance and Production Support to design, monitor and optimize the manufacturing processes for existing and new product lines.

Responding to process failures including root cause analysis

Developing, modifying and updating work instructions required to build product.

Evaluate new product designs and advise on their suitability for production

Support production in lead time improvements and scrap reduction using Continuous Improvement methodologies

Designing new processes, procedures and manufacturing systems. Take a lead role in implementing including training of Shop Floor employees and Support Staff

Work cell and production line balancing, line layout design, time and motion studies

Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process

Development, design and implementation of Production Jigs and Fixtures improving safety, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.

Develop standardized design criteria across product lines and participate in design reviews ensuring that Design for Manufacturing Principles are applied.

Lead the transition from Engineering Design to Manufacturing. This includes the optimal development of routings and structures for use by Procurement and Production while ensuring that Quality Standards and configuration traceability requirements are met.

Designing and implementing new production line and facility layouts

Ensure that product quality and margin is improved through the reduction in scrap & rework. Implement process improvements by identifying and eliminating non-value added activities.

Support product non-conformance investigation.

Identify root cause of rejects and make recommendation for corrective actions.

To carry out periodical process review and to identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensuring corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency.

Work with Procurement and Production Support to improve the material flow and reduce inventory.

Identify potential product improvement opportunities by liaising with the manufacturing cells, engineering and other departments

Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure that the Company’s manufacturing philosophy incorporates relevant current best practice

Act as a change agent within production to educate and influence team members on process implementation and improvements

Required Skills :

Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experience

Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in an industrial environment

The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired Skills :

Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQM

Work measurement and standardization

Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage

In-depth understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Visio

Competency in ERP systems including development of routings and Bill of Material structures

Strong technical writing ability. Previous experience writing work instructions is preferred

Familiarity with 3D CAD drawing packages (SolidWorks preferred)

Competency in 2D CAD design (AutoCAD or MicroStation preferred)

Strong data analysis abilities, including Statistical Process Control

Understanding of Engineering Change Control processes

Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Willing to learn quickly, be agile, and innovate to solve complex problems

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company : Ultra Maritime