Linamar

Engineer - Project

Linamar • $75K — $90K *
Guelph, ON N1C 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University degree in engineering or equivalent experience in process or manufacturing engineering
  • Minimum four years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of SPC methods and machine capability requirements
  • Working knowledge of APQP, CFM, and PPAP processes
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks
  • Strong understanding of automotive automated assembly processes
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Take new products from concept to production
  • Track all program elements to maintain budgets and timing
  • Identify and prepare documentation for capital equipment approvals
  • Supervise equipment installation up to 100% PSHR completion
  • Lead APQP/CFM teams and document all activities
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives based on performance feedback
  • Utilize data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Engagement in sustainability initiatives
  • Community outreach support for local and global charities
  • Vendor discounts and promotional offers
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Job Description

Job Title: Engineer - Project

Job Summary

Work as an independent engineer, under guidance of a program manager, assigned to a task, program or project. Act as a key customer contact to develop a clear understanding of all customer requirements and scope of work. Liaison with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure program or project is completed on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer quality and delivery standards. Offer guidance and support to process and manufacturing engineers

Responsibility

  • Take new products from the concept stage to production stage
  • Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders
  • Identify capital equipment sources and prepare all documents / presentations for PRB (Process Review Board's) and FRB (Financial Approval board's) approvals
  • Supervise buy-off and installation of equipment up to 100% PSHR completion
  • Lead APQP / CFM teams and record all activities
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external (CAT, SAT) and internal related performance indicators (monthly Stepping Stool).
  • Specify special tools and fixtures where required
  • In collaboration with manufacturing engineers, estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
  • Review Process FMEA on regular basis and work with engineering and core teams to reduce high RPN numbers.
  • Support core teams to reduce lines scrap against plant targets
  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) and WET (Waste Elimination Tracker) activities
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of process improvements
  • Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
  • Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
  • Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
  • Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing is beneficial
  • Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
  • Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
  • Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
  • Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing is beneficial


Academic/Educational Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering or an equivalent experience working as a process or manufacturing engineer with a technical diploma or college certificate in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
  • Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional technicians / engineers as an asset


Required Skills/Experience

  • A minimum of four (4) year experience as a process or manufacturing engineer in a machining or manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of SPC methods, process and machine capability requirements, blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Working knowledge of APQP, CFM and PPAP process.
  • Practical knowledge of cutting tools, machining processes, materials & equipment.
  • Experience with the use of statistical analysis for machine and process capability studies.
  • Discuss proposed layouts of new equipment with core teams and their managers to ensure the requirements for all departments are considered.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
  • Ability to write monthly reports that address a variety of operational matters to present to management.
  • Strong understanding of automotive automated assembly manufacturing processes
  • Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Machine design mentality, SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge are assets


What Linamar Has to Offer

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


About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Transportation segment, which are further divided into four operating groups – Skyjack, Agriculture, Machining & Assembly and Forging. The company has manufacturing facilities in 12 countries and employs over 28,000 people globally.
Learn more about Linamar
Size
26,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1966
NASDAQ
LIMAF
* Ladders Estimates

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