Job Description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Systems, the Global Senior Packaging Engineer leads New Program Launch assigned packaging Engineers to design, test, and implement packaging designs that are an integral part of the organization's new product development process. The role will also lead teams to review and improve existing packaging designs. The role will work with internal resources and packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging goals.

Required Education and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education (Undergraduate Degree) in the one of the following:

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years' experience in packaging / logistics
• minimum 3 years program management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Extensive knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, UG)

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage new Program Assigned Pkg. Engineers in the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost- effective solutions.
• Lead and support the analysis of engineering drawings and specification of products to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Work closely with global suppliers, Program Launch Management, engineering, products management, operations, logistics and sourcing.
• Participate in specific program launch teams, to support major program, phase related packaging deliverables.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, and indirectly -labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
• Lead the Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans to ensure that the packaging designs exceeds customer specifications.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Operations (SCO) to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Support SCO to establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor's reviews.
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Other Specific Functions:

• Work with Metallic Lean group, to coordinate all program High Frequency Deliver System (HFDS) racks, carts requirements.
• Support all Martinrea Flexible Mfg. Group (FMG) Business Unit / Metallic New Launch projects (HFDS, outbound racks, other fabrication projects)
• Develops, budgets and schedules assigned packaging projects.
• Oversee and manage new Program Assigned Pkg. Engineers supporting Tech Group Assy. to:

• Develop Request for Proposal documents for design and installation of process and packaging.
• Administer and controls all packaging line design, and installations.
• Lead packaging line trials and supports commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure that all applicable local, provincial (i.e., OHSA), and federal (i.e., GMP) regulatory requirements are met.

Work Environment:

• Plants Floor / Offices
• Offsite Integrator / supplier
• Home Office

Physical Demands:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Working in a great team environment.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• RRSP with company match.
• Short term and long-term disability coverage.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets, and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company. We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!