Process Engineer - VPD

Process Engineer – Vuteq Canada

Vuteq Canada is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario. We are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our team!

The Process Engineer improves the overall safety, quality, productivity and cost of existing Vuteq processes, as well as supports the launch of new processes using APQP and Vuteq VPD standards.

Salary: $65,000-$85,000/yr

What we offer:

• Yearly provided uniforms
• Safety shoe allowance of $160
• Prescription safety glasses
• Employer paid family benefit plan
• RRSP/DPSP Incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Extensive hands-on training
• Team appreciation lunches
• Kaizen incentive program
• Paid sick and personal time
• Paid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.
• Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year
• Paid company floaters at Christmas
• Community involvement opportunities
• Company events – Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ’s
• Stability - 38 years in Woodstock
• Paid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a day
• Opportunities for team member growth and development

If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!

Apply today to join the Vuteq team!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program launches; support New Projects with the creation and implementation of new processes.
• Analyze part drawings sent from customers, design rough processes that meet the requirements from customers
• Working with Maintenance Engineer, liaise with vendors to determine part specifications to establish equipment requirements.
• Create RFQ and send out for quotes; create cost analysis
• Set up equipment and test functionality to ensure it meets customer requirements
• Integrate new equipment into current plant layout; create cell layout and plant layout (if required)
• Support with FMEA creation and development, control plan, and standardized work charts
• Determine manpower requirements once process has been established
• Lead trial builds before production commences, from first stages to high-volume production trials
• Oversee time trial activity to enhance production efficiency
• Support continuous improvement activity
• Ensure all processes are in working order and meet safety and quality standards, reducing scrap and safety incidents, and reducing downtime
• Identify inefficiencies in processes, and implement improvements
• Support and maintain environmental initiatives that reduce waste, energy consumption, and operational impact.
• Ensure team member compliance with all environmental regulations, policies and industry standards.

Education

• Successful completion of a 2 – 4 year Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering diploma/degree from a College/University an asset

Experience

• 1-2 years of high volume manufacturing experience
• 1-2 years of Lean Manufacturing Principles experience
• Experience using 3D and 2D CAD software

Skills and Abilities

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing demands of production from customers and team members
• Actively listening regarding concerns or issues that arise
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to speak to large groups
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solving
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines and importance of tasks
• Manage time efficiently while working on several different tasks at once
• Ability to communicate in a second language would be considered an asset (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese)

Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to travel

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.