Materials engineer Jobs in Devon, AB

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Who we are

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Silent-Aire employs over 3000 people, with a total of 13 manufacturing facilities and over 1 million sq/ft of capacity in Edmonton, Alberta; Gilbert, Arizona; and Dublin, Ireland. There are sales/service centers in Seattle, Washington; Boardman, Oregon; Ashburn, Virginia; and Dublin, Ireland. Since May 2021, Silent-Aire has been a part of Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions group. To learn more, please visit .

What you will do

Support the execution of manufacturing projects by designing plant layouts, developing task lists, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams and other departments to ensure seamless project execution and effective integration of manufacturing processes.

How you will do it

• Design product assembly lines by collaborating closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Ensure all preparatory tasks are completed before production begins, including line and station setups (such as BOMs, fabrication parts, and consumables), developing task lists, and designing subassemblies and plant layouts.

• Prioritize safety for all workers and managers, ensuring adherence to Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

• Attend Joint Health and Safety Advisory (JHSA) meetings and participate in health and safety incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action requests (CARs), and preventive measures.

• Collaborate with the safety department and structural engineers to design effective safety restraint systems and other solutions to ensure safety is sustained before project commencement.

• Serve as a liaison between engineering and production on all projects, facilitating effective communication and knowledge transfer between engineering departments, project managers (PMs), and production supervisors.

• Coordinate Engineering Change Request (ECR) process, reviewing and approving all ECRs.

• Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) department to implement standard work procedures, support the closure of CARs, and establish long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.

• Work with production and planning teams to gather essential project information, especially for time trials and scheduling tasks as projects transition to main production.

• Collaborate with line supervisors to oversee staff training, development, and competency maintenance.

• Perform other duties as required.

What we look for Required:

• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles

• Excellent presentation, oratory, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineering team members

• Strong skills in identifying and resolving problems

• Willingness to work in a shop environment with adherence to safety policies and caution due to naturally occurring hazards

Preferred:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) License issued by APEGA or eligibility to apply

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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $62,000-106,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To
support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at