Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerProject XIII Inc has partnered with a leading engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies. Our partner is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team.The location for this role is negotiable but will be based in one of their Ontario locations.Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the process development and execution portion the APQP and ECR / ECN processes, identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reduction activities, and supporting Operations in troubleshooting and improving legacy processes.Primary Responsibilities : The Manufacturing Engineer will support the engineering and manufacturing development cycle. In some cases, the candidate will act as a coordinator between the Customer, Business Development, Process Engineering, and Operations. They will be responsible for APQP, ECR / ECN, problem solving, and capital procurement to ensure project completion targets for time and budget are met.Lead product development / problem solving projects / activities for new launch and current production parts, including, but not limited to the following items : Develop robust and repeatable processes to meet customer and internal requirementsIdentify and implement automation opportunities through capital procurementLead cross-functional teams in root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions to resolve internal and external customer quality issuesAnalyze process data, including costs, to identify and develop process improvement opportunitiesSupport kaizen events as a member of cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes are optimized to maximize efficiency, productivity and profitSupport quoting of new businessReview and develop standard procedures for Manufacturing and Engineering processes Required Skills & Expertise : Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering5+ years of related experience in a Manufacturing Engineering roleKnowledge of CNC machining of cast and fabricated parts, welding processes, and paint processesPreference will be given to candidates with previous experience in CNC Machining and WeldingKnowledge of GD&T applications related to fixtures and gauges and experience in work holding / fixture design and procurementExperience in Lean Manufacturing methods and tools (Lean / Six Sigma training an asset)Experience with capital procurement and project management for capital projectsProficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project)Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD / DraftSightKnowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO / TS 16949Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the US and ChinaOther Preferred Skills : Experience with CNC programming and implementationExperience with weld and material handling robot programming and implementationExcellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and analyze difficult issuesStrong negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAll interested parties can connect at [email protected] for more information.