Job Description

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. These full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We\'re always growing, always evolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our successful Toronto team immediately. We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead Active Dynamics assigned program(s) from cradle to grave, provide technical expertise and guidance on process and equipment issues and lead, execute improvement initiatives, and ensure that systems and processes are in place to meet and exceed Active Dynamics quality and production objectives safely and efficiently.

This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering

What you will be doing:

Duties and Responsibilities: New Programs and New or Upgraded Equipment Installation

• Lead the implementation of the complete process and necessary machine(s)/equipment to achieve production and quality signoff and flawless launch on assigned new programs as per internal and customer standards and requirements
• Develop and implement highly optimized process flow and build sequence for welded assemblies with minimum capital, tooling, labour, and footprint and within the approved budget
• Lead internal CFT review meetings for process center(s) layout and material flow analysis based on lean manufacturing principles
• Lead and participate in cross-functional APQP meetings to provide input in DFM and GDT analysis, PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, DOE\'s, poka-yoke, error-proof plans, root cause analysis, lessons learned
• Manage equipment and tooling suppliers to monitor progress through quotation, design, build and installation stages of all new equipment necessary for new programs and improvements or retrofits on current processes and equipment
• Lead and coordinate equipment design reviews with the supplier(s) and use AD standard Design Review and Sign Off Checklist to record open issues and follow up for successful closure
• Lead and coordinate all equipment sample runs at the supplier(s) and at AD to ensure a successful run at rate milestone completion based on TAKT time, internal AQPQ and customer PPAP requirements and standards
• Capable of reading and evaluating CMM reports, quality inspection data, and capability reports to provide feedback on process (tooling, equipment) changes required to achieve product capability as per internal and customer standards
• Evaluate equipment trial runs and buy-offs for new equipment and retrofits and ensure run and rate, PPH and essential safety regulations are met per AD, OHSA, ESA and CSA standards.
• Conduct training for associates on new equipment and processes, monitor progress and ensure timely and effective handover to production and maintenance using AD standard Machine Handover Checklist
• Establish machine process parameters for all new programs and continuously monitor to improve and optimize
• Prepare, release, maintain and update standardized work instructions, operator instructions, job element sheets, troubleshooting guide(s) for equipment
• Record and compile lessons learned and ensure carry-over on future programs/processes/equipment

Duties and Responsibilities: Current Programs, Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction

• Provide technical expertise to production to resolve process capability and quality issues
• Review daily shift and quality reports for top process and equipment issues. Discuss with the Operations manager, production supervisor and lead hand on resolving the issues.
• Review machine and shop capacity and provide ideas for optimum use of capital, line balancing and lead VA/VE initiatives
• Co-ordinates the implementation of ECNs (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven
• Lead process and equipment root cause analysis initiatives and implement solutions to improve and sustain OEE to AD standards
• Maintain an open issues matrix for assigned projects and tasks and ensure timely completion as agreed with the direct manager
• Lead and participate in 8D, 5 Why\xe2\x80\x99s, RCA, and CI meetings for customer complaints, and failures and provide appropriate input to resolve issues
• Review program profitability and provide ideas to reduce waste in the value chain by effectively utilizing lean manufacturing principles
• Work closely with the maintenance/tooling manager and skill trades team to increase machine uptime, conduct RCA on equipment issues and follow up on closure
• Support the implementation of best practices for the department and the development, monitoring and application of KPIs (productivity, cost, quality, safety)

What you bring along:

• Bachelor of Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering
• P. Eng. designation from PEO desirable
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt desirable
• MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) certification desirable
• Project management experience; PMP designation desirable
• Minimum (7) years of hands-on verifiable manufacturing engineering experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Intermediate to expert-level knowledge of 3D CAD modelling and AutoCAD
• Sound understanding of SQC, SPC, and GDT methods and techniques
• Expert in MS Office packages (word, excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Visual Basic, and Macro\xe2\x80\x99s in Excel highly desired
• Experience in working with semi/fully automated/robotic equipment and PLC logic and troubleshooting desirable
• Able to work in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under extreme demands and tight schedules
• Able to accept directions and change directions as required
• Excellent English language, communication, and presentation skills (both verbal and written)
• Basic understanding of WHMIS, IMDS, Ergonomics, Healthy and Safety regulations
• Other duties as required
• Some travel may be required

Other details:

Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experience. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance:

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms
• Group health benefits
• RRSP matching
• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification

Contact:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be able eligible to work in Canada.

If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

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