Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist (CCM Manufacturing)

Ballard's Advance Manufacturing Team has an opening for an Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Burnaby facility.

The successful candidate will be supporting Catalyst Coated Membrane (CCM) production processes as part of Ballard's Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) Manufacturing team.

Responsibilities :

Support coating process development and production activities for CCM manufacturing; optimize process for safety, quality, yield, and capacity by collaborating with upstream and downstream process leads.

• Provide hands on support to production operators; assist in daily troubleshooting to meet program specific design and quality requirements.
• Continuous monitoring and process control utilizing statistical tools followed by regular feedback to production operators and engineering team to communicate lessons learned and improvement plans.
• Execute continuous improvement projects to reduce process cycle time, cost, and to improve capacity, quality. Validate and communicate changes to assist in capacity and demand forecasting.
• Generate, maintain, and update engineering documentations, including specifications, process flow diagrams, control plans, work instructions etc.

Timely release of new or modified process documents, following internal change management process, to ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Assist in development of new manufacturing equipment and technologies as well as maintenance of existing equipment. Initiate technical discussion with external equipment suppliers, source spare parts, assist with installation by collaborating with Maintenance team as well as contractors.
• Analyze and communicate technical information, including process capability, work-flow deviation, nonconformance and quality issues, yield, and cycle time analysis to cross-functional or management team on a regular basis.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering designation (or eligibility) is an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing or process development experience.
• Strong communication, observation and analytical skills to troubleshoot process and quality-related issues.
• Experience with engineering practices such as Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, Design of Experiment, SPC, noise factor analysis, Kaizen, 5S, and familiarity with automotive industry standards such as ISO and IATF certification process are an asset.
• Knowledge of technical documentation related to manufacturing, including use of control plan, FMEA, process flow diagram, SOP, process and product specifications, setup checklist, equipment requirement, facility drawing etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills supported by strong data analysis skill (using Excel or other statistical software such as Minitab).
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent team player with experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Machine shop skills and ability to work hands on with machinery is considered an asset.
• Experience with web handling, lamination, and converting equipment would be an asset.

The typical hiring range for this position is $75,040 - $93,000 . Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful Candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, position location, and internal equity.

As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package and a performance-driven compensation philosophy.

From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it.

• Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Re tirement plan matching
• Onsite f itness facility & yoga classes
• Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
• People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)

Note : The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver Quality. Always. Inspire Excellence Row Together Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.