OverviewTHE ROLE
The Position: Directly responsible for the development and implementation of capital projects. These positions also work closely with Plant and Branch Operations in order to anticipate and resolve issues. Develops manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU9LL DO
- Design and build automation solutions.
- Conducts plant visits to assist with project planning, process improvement and to maintain company assets.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information to customers.
- Responsible for capital expenditure program (budgeting, project planning and implementation).
- Develops cost reduction, quality and safety enhancement projects/opportunities.
- Performs payback analysis, obtains quotes and oversees project installation.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency thru analysis and workflow planning.
- Develops manufacturing processes.
- Confers with equipment vendors on product design and capabilities.
- Develops corporate engineering strategies.
- Researches new equipment and processes for future implementation.
- Specifies necessary tooling
- Develops solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)
- Education: A bachelor9s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
- Experience: 5-10 years of experience preferred.
- Skills: Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
- Asset justification
- Industrial engineering skills such as work measurement, labor reporting, and plant layout
- Understanding of building and maintenance contracts including liability issues
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes
- Computer skills including MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
- Analytical analysis andproblem solvingskills
- Strong communicationand organizational skills
- Understand of compliance regulations and codes
- Travel: Up to 50%
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: Spend 50% of time in office environment and 50% of time in manufacturing environment.
- Work environment:
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- May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic
- Frequent use of a computer
