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The responsible candidate will work with more senior engineers to study, develop, and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly, and material handling.

Responsibility

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.
• Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.
• Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.
• Assist in defining the plant lay-out and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs, conducting studies.
• Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing equipment related to machining or assembly.
• Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.
• Interface with suppliers of raw materials and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.
• Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and productions or administrative systems.
• Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to endure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures; revise as needed.
• Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s and control plans. Ensure the process is capable of producing parts in print specifications.
• Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.
• Assist in the preparations of quotations and Participate in Customer Focus meetings.
• Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operations, and best practices.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree or diploma engineering or equivalent
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) would be an asset

Required Skills/Experience

• A minimum of up to three years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical logbooks which are then used as reference documents.
• Ability to discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.
• Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.
• Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Possess excellent analytical skills to collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Ability to determine which materials and equipment to sue for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to contact suppliers to verify product availability obtain equipment specifications and negotiate timely deliveries.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects, assume project management roles to coordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians, and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a team setting environment to interact with technicians or technologists for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining i.e. Microsoft Office, including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Above average analytical and problem-solving skills and capable of working independently, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Strong communication skills and flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Rogers is seeking a Civil Engineer / Civil Engineering Specialist, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Civil Engineering National Standards, Wireless Civil & Equipment Engineering at the Rogers Park Brampton Campus. 

What you'll do:

• Establish Rogers Standards to mitigate risk for New Site Builds.
• Determine best practice beyond industry standards (CSA). 
• Provide Civil Engineering guidance and solutions to resolve civil issues with compounds, access roads, antenna/lines, towers, foundations, grounding on request.
• Assist Real Estate and Field Operations with resolving landlord concerns, structural, esthetics, re-roofing etc.
• Ensure Civil infrastructure compliance on all applicable safety codes, standards and Rogers Health and Safety rules
• Participant and consult to Drive cost savings through Value Engineering, review designs, recommend tower types, location, configuration to maximize value and minimize CPU.
• Engage Civil Engineering Consultants to complete site audits, Engineering Structural Analysis and Engineering Drawing and review for accuracy, design feasibility, project scope and revisions as required.
• Provide engineering support for 3rd party incoming co-locates on Rogers owned towers
• Approval of design reviews for new structures
• Perform other duties as required consistent with the principal objectives of the position.

What you bring:

• Civil Engineer, Civil Technologist or equivalent degree and/or experience.
• P.Eng would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Canadian telecom and construction industry codes and standards, including relevant CSA standards and the Building Codes
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) and Familiarity with CAD software.
• Ability to work in a team-based situation.
• Valid drivers license an asset.

 
This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week. You can choose which days in office work best for you!

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 8200 Dixie Road (101), Brampton, ON 
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 323050

The Quality Engineer position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine to moderately complex inspections and set quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials.  Primarily accountable for developing methods for testing, sampling, and training and evaluating production and recommend improvements. In addition, work with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Provide a means of communications directly with the customer in order to develop and supply a component which meets or exceeds the customer requirements.

· Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.

· Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.

· Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.

· Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.

· Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with requirements of the quality management system.

· Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports.

· Determine failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.

· Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.

· Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the overall activities of receiving and outgoing quality functions.

· Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.

· Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.

· Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.

· Preparation of reports for Quality Assurance.

· Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken and preventative measures needed.

· Ability to make presentations to management during meetings.

· Assess suitability of candidates for specific positions.

· Guide and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.

 Credentials

· Post-Secondary Education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or other related discipline.

· Minimum three years of related experience in quality assurance functions.

· Experience with APQP: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements.

· Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.

· Familiarity in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.

· Working knowledge in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s.

· Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

· Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications.

· Familiar with ISO and TS16949 quality standards.

· Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

150 Arrow Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1T4, CA

Responsibilities

• Provide a means of communication directly with the customer in order to develop and supply a component which meets or exceeds the customer requirements.
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintain the quality management system.
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Interface with Engineering and operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports, and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze failure, corrective, and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the overall activities of receiving/outgoing quality functions.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection processes and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive measure.
• Manger suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of reports for Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or other related discipline is required.
• Three to five years of related experience with experience in quality assurance functions.
• Ability to write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken, and preventative measures needed. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to management during meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, customer requirements, and product failures which need to be considered when planning for coming year.
• Ability to assess suitability of candidates for specific positions. Review resumes comparing applicants’ experience and training to requirements of position. Evaluate applicants’ responses in job application interviews and interpret information provided by employment and personal references.
• Experience with APQP: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements. Read operating and quality reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing. Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, gauge selection, calibration, and gauge R and R’s. Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, production, customers, and suppliers when designing, developing and building products or processes.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with ISO/TS16949 quality standards. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed. Conduct self directed studies by reading journals and trade publications. Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field. 

Senior Process Engineer

We are currently searching for a Senior Process Engineer where you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing facility in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations.  Operations will include CNC machining (milling and lathe), metal forming/flow forming, laser and CD welding/brazing, heat treat, assembly and material handling. You will also act as a technical resource for troubleshooting manufacturing and quality issues. This role will play an integral part in several upcoming high profile production launches.

Key Accountabilities

·    Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.

·    Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.

·    Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.

·    Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.

·    Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.

·    Participate in productivity improvement investigations.

·    Conduct time studies.

·    Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.

·    Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance.

Minimum Requirements

·    A university degree in engineering or equivalent.

·    Three to five years of related experience preferably in a high volume CNC manufacturing environment.

·    Ability to collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.

·    Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.

·    Ability to determine which materials and equipment to use.

·    Ability to also determine which measuring tools and methods to use.

·    Ability to complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.

·    Previous experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.

·    Experience with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD&T. Must be able to demonstrate basic drawing and dimensioning during interview process.

·    Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD (2D/3D), CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

·    Project Management experience an asset

·    Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desired Characteristics

·     A positive, high-energy individual who can work in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines

·     Strong oral and written communication skills

·     Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians.

·     Able to work independently and in a team setting.

Why Linamar

·     Opportunities for career advancement

·     Assistance with approved professional designations and fees

·     Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities

·     Social committees and sports teams

·     Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects in addition to developing sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966. 

Performance Expectations

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
• Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
• Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
• Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
• Conduct time studies.
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
• Define which materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
• Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
• Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.
• Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

• Able to interact with supervisors or managers and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Group Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for researching, developing, designing and testing electronic components products and systems. The Controls Engineer will develop and improve manufacturing control systems and oversee documentation on program changes.

• Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies of Karmax.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments.
• Organizing and coordinating projects with other technical employees to ensure that productions and quality standards outlined by the company and/or customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Assists in the training of Trade Co-op Students, Apprentices and Journeyman in accordance with the principles of the Employee Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the Karmax Handbook.
• Assist in plant support, troubleshooting, repairs and system improvements.
• Perform all duties in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with the Karmax Environmental Policy Statement—3 P’s. Prevent Pollution, Preserve Natural Resources & Protect our Environment
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and Controls

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent mathematical, analytical and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office, VB, AutoCAD
• Able to safely operate all Material Handling Equipment (Scissor/Boom Lifts, crane, buggy) in assigned area of responsibility.
• Must be able to work with and communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors and trades

COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND PERQUISITES:

• Annual salary starting at $100,672.00

• 2 Weeks Vacation after 6 months of employment, 4 Personal Paid Holidays and 2 Floater Days
• Ability to lieu 40 hours of overtime for an additional paid week off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best
• Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP)
• On-site subsidized cafeteria that is open for all three shifts

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Cosma International

Responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls.  Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches.  Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component.  Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

·       Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

o   The Global Operating System Plays;

o   OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management system standard;

o   ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard;

o   IATF/TS16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics System standards.

·       Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

·       Maintain balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System).

·       Supply Management including APQP, Launch, PSA’s and crisis management.

·       Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure program requirements are met.

·       Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.

·       Be actively involved in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).

·       Identify gauging methods required for the supplier to ensure quality requirements are met.

·       Participate & lead in APQP meetings.

·       Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with suppliers.

·       Review accuracy of process documentation and update as required.

·       Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release).

·       Part Readiness follow up and support.

·       Safe launch assurance and/or red launch follow up and solution.

·       Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.

·       Willingness to travel as needed.

Credentials

·       A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related engineering discipline is required.

Desired Characteristics

·       Five to seven years of related experience.

·       Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.

·       Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols.  Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken, and preventative measures needed.  Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.

·       Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.

·       Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes, and equipment.

·       Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.  Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R&R’s.  Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

·       Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients, and contractors when designing, developing, and building products or facilities.

·       Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards.  Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining.

·       Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.  Conduct self-directed studies by reading journals and trade publications.  Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.

What Linamar Has To Offer

·       Opportunities for career advancement.

·       Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·       Social committees and sports teams.

·       Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects in addition to developing sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
• Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
• Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
• Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
• Conduct time studies.
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
• Define which materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
• Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
• Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.
• Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

• Able to interact with supervisors or managers and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Conduct studies and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly and material handling. May develop sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.  Act as a resource to assist and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues. May assign work to drafters and technicians, technical writers, engineering technicians, and machine operators as required.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

·        Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

·        The Global Operating System Plays;

·        OHSAS 18001: Health and Safety management system standard;

·        ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard;

·        TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.

Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

·        Maintain department 5S requirements.

Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.

Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.

Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.

Assist in defining the plant lay-out and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs and conducting studies. 

Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts and new equipment related to machining or assembly.

Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.

Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.

Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.

Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and production or administrative systems.

Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures, revise as needed.

Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality and delivery.

Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s, and control plans.

Ensure the process is capable of producing parts to print specifications.

Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.

Participate in Customer Focus meetings.

Assist in the preparation of quotations

Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operation and best practices.

Adhere to TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

Credentials

·        A university degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.

·        Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) would be an asset.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics.

A minimum of five years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/ work experience with machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and special purpose equipment.

Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical log books which are then used as reference documents.

Discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.

Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.

Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

Review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients' requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.

Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality. Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.

Determine which materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.

Contact suppliers to verify product availability, obtain equipment specifications and negotiate timely deliveries. Interact with others such as supervisors or managers for advice and direction, to discuss work and provide updates.

Coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects. Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Interact with technicians or technologists for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

What Linamar Has to Offer

·        Opportunities for career advancement.

·        Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·        Social committees and sports teams.

·        Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls.  Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches.  Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component.  Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.  Responsible to develop and improve our current suppliers.

This is an in-office position.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
• The Global Operating System Plays;
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management system standard;
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard;
• IATF/TS16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics System standards.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System).
• Supply Management including APQP, Launch, PSA’s and crisis management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure program requirements are met.
• Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.
• Be actively involved in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).
• Identify gauging methods required for the supplier to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Participate & lead in APQP meetings.
• Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with suppliers.
• Review accuracy of process documentation and update as required.
• Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release).
• Part Readiness follow up and support.
• Safe launch assurance and/or red launch follow up and solution.
• Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including internationally.

Credentials

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related engineering discipline is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Five to seven years of related experience.
• Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.
• Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols.  Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken, and preventative measures needed.  Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes, and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.  Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R&R’s.  Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients, and contractors when designing, developing, and building products or facilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards.  Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.  Conduct self-directed studies by reading journals and trade publications.  Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.