No. of position: 1
Reason for position: new position
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
Job Summary:Responsible for the supervision of the Engineering Team and it's interactions within the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Supports new business implementation by participation in NPI, FAI, FMEA activities. Provides technical procedures & critical process controls for implementation of projects.
- Acquires & reviews proposals from outside vendors with the appropriate personnel, regarding the purchase of new or modernization of production / processing / plant equipment
- Performs a variety of engineering assignments in determining, developing and implementing production / change-over / set-up / processing methods and controls to meet quality, environmental & health and safety standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Leads the start-up and de-bugging of new processes; training of production personnel, sets standards for the process and development of standard operating procedures
- Troubleshoots production equipment and processes in conjunction with the operators whenever problems occur
- Prepares set-ups, plant layouts & operating procedures for manufacturing processes
- Coordinates pre-production trials with production & project teams. Obtains process potential studies, run rates and operating procedures
- Responsible for the planning and execution of the preventive and corrective maintenance plan of the manufacturing fixtures
- Ensures machine calibration routines are appropriate and critical data is retained
- Ensures resources are available to incorporate support activities into the production schedule for all engineering activities
- Responds with urgency to quality issues in diagnosing root cause and developing corrective actions to troubleshoot manufacturing processes
- Provide support for quoting new business with respect to manufacturing processes, cycle times, and non-reoccurring costs
- Work within QMS procedures and policies. Establish and improve engineering procedures and standards within engineering
- Ensure Kaizen activities are supported as per plan
- Ensures that metrics are in place and are being used to improve processes and performance of areas critical to the success of the engineering side of the business
- Co-ordinates with other departments and focus teams to improve upon production efficiencies, etc.
- Work with cutting tool suppliers to improve tool life and performance
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Skills/ Knowledge Requirements:- Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent field an asset.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment demonstrating leadership
- Problem solver, excellent communicator, attention to detail
- Liaison with Shop Floor personnel to provide support
- Able to work independently and as a team member
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Excellent computer skills in CNC programming, CAD, Microsoft Office applications
- Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities
- Proactive and oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills.
- Ability to travel for business needs.
- Thoroughness in work, ask questions, stand behind decisions
Supervisory Responsibilities/ Direction of Others:- Engineering Department / directs engineering team members.
- Ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of processes.
- Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate quick and effective improvements.
- Executes business plans to achieve key performance indicators.
- Ensures meetings i.e., communications, safety, and team meetings are held effectively as per timelines.
- Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports and mentor areas for improvement.
- Provides strong and consistent leadership to increase motivation, skill and knowledge of all employees.
- Provides daily, weekly, and monthly departmental reports as required.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the significant environmental impacts of work activities; follow work instructions to ensure positive environmental performance is sustained. Understand the consequences of delineating from them.
