Job Description

Continuously improve processes utilizing synchronous and lean manufacturing techniques to improve labor efficiencies and quality.



Evaluate and assist with the procurement of equipment for automated production. Work with internal and external teams to qualify equipment, train personnel, and develop operating and maintenance procedures



Review layouts for existing and new products and makes recommendations for process flow, product assembly, and equipment.



Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement robust corrective and preventive action plans to improve our products and processes.



Assist in launching new programs by developing process flows, work cell layouts, component flows, estimating cycle times and labor requirements, line balancing, and tracking builds prior to SOP



Assist in communicating and training all Quality Department Team Members, Team Leaders, and team members on initiated process changes.



Review ergonomics for building and inspecting procedures



Engages in lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, material flow, cycle times, productivity and capacity.



Seeking out, investigating, trialing, and evaluating new plastics equipment technologies. Focusing on non-standard solutions and equipment that has not been used in production environments to deliver innovative solutions to enable product programs



Developing and executing production process validation criteria using standardized metrics (cycle time, OEE, MTBF, etc.)



Develop, prepare, and maintain documentation requirements per the IATF 16949 quality system i.e., process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, error and mistake proofing plans, work station layouts, production set-up guidelines, set-up sheets, manufacturing instructions, operator instructions (ODS), and operational standards binders etc.



Support the members of the APQP / PSO / Engineering Change team



Implement, maintain and improve manufacturing/assembly tools and fixtures from initialization to completion



Collaborate with internal teams to identify internal capacity and source external suppliers as needed based on project requirements



Manages work load priorities and communicates time and cost status and changes to management, as needed



Work with internal stakeholders, maintenance team (to maintain assembly cells) and Automation team to execute projects



Train Operators and other personnel on processes and documents developed



Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with Production team, continually Improving process efficiencies and cycle times as required



Support in performing run at rates/line speed demonstration and first-time capability (FTC)



Assist and support in developing RFQ packages for automation / plant engineering / tooling in a timely basis



Getting involved in PFMEA/ RPN reduction review, provide solutions & recommendations to minimize the risk on existing/new failure modes



Support and assist in Internal Quality Audits per requirements of the IATF 16949 Quality Committee



Ensures compliance to IATF-16949 systems and procedures



Additional duties as required


A Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent



Minimum 5+ years' experience within Manufacturing Engineering or related field


Experience in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry is required!



Familiarity with robotic controls and programming is preferred



Familiarity with Keyence vision system, Bowl feeders, FANUC, Pick & place, Gantry 3 axis robots, poke yoke assembly fixtures



Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments and simulation techniques



Understanding of Design for Assembly (DFM), facility design principles, and lean manufacturing techniques



Ability to apply engineering and ergonomic fundamental principles to identify and drive non-standard solutions to solve manufacturing constraints



Ability to work in rapidly changing environment with minimal guidance



Use of engineering principles to drive mechanistic understanding and root cause identifications



Ability to work well in a team environment



Ability to work well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines



Ability to understand and apply Lean, analytical, and statistical tools.



Mechanically inclined and good aptitude, highly focused and driven to learn



Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD)



Can handle multiple tasks and issues at the same time and prioritize in fast paced environment



Experience with hand and power tools



Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work



Strong social and communication skills - effective at interacting and communicating across varying payroll levels.



Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and good manufacturing practices



Experience in plastic injection industry is an asset!


The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing, evaluating and improving existing manufacturing processes in the plant.



The Manufacturing Engineer's core responsibility/function will be to support CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives and take a proactive approach for process improvements to existing programs in collaboration with the Quality and Automation team, interacting with shop floor personnel, engineering and manufacturing groups to help implement lean plans.



Manufacturing Engineer may be called upon to assist with new project planning, quoting, execution, and documentation as required.