Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist - Salvage

Finning

$75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in mechanical, metallurgical, reliability, or Mechanical Technologist status with manufacturing exposure
  • Strong technical writing, research, and documentation skills
  • Experience with heavy-duty engines or CAT equipment is a plus
  • Proficient in root cause analysis
  • Effective communication skills across organizational levels
  • Solid grasp of English language mechanics and document structure
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and detail orientation
  • Knowledge of document control in an ISO quality system

Responsibilities

  • Create clear and concise technical support documentation for OEM Salvage
  • Coordinate with Value Streams to validate production specifications and practices
  • Produce illustrative drawings and photographs for documentation
  • Support continuous improvement and salvage support projects
  • Collaborate across departments on improved tools and equipment design
  • Deliver warranty and failure analysis reports for salvage components
  • Conduct audits of salvage processes to align with quality objectives
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities in salvage practices

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase plan with employer matching
  • Stable work schedule (Monday to Friday)
Full Job Description

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
As a Mechanical Failure Analysis Specialist (Tech Lead) 6 Salvage, you will be responsible for supporting OEM 2 Salvage departments through communicating technical information and developing documentation and related processes. This will be in support of OEM 2 strategy of building high quality components by relying on strong processes and detailed documentation to improve quality, repeatability, and accuracy.

Job Description:
  • Combining Caterpillar Technical information with OEM process and procedures to create clear and concise support documentation

  • Co-ordinate with 1Value Streams 2 to validate technical specifications and shop floor practices to ensure final production meets the appropriate final product requirements.

  • Producing or arranging for illustrative purposes, drawings and photographs included in the documentation

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and other projects in the interests of salvage support and product improvement

  • Collaborate with the multiple organizational groups on the design/manufacturing/purchasing of improved tools and equipment.

  • Provide warranty, failure analysis and condition reports for major salvage components

  • Regularly initiate salvage process audits to ensure process is supporting quality objectives

  • Analyze salvage practices to identify cost saving opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidates will have an Engineering degree in related discipline (mechanical, metallurgical, reliability), or be a Mechanical Technologist, with exposure to a manufacturing plant, and machine shop activities

  • Proven writing, research and formatting skills, particularly in a technical industry

  • Experience with heavy duty engines, and/or CAT equipment is considered an asset

  • Strong root cause analysis skills

  • The ability to interact with various levels within the organization and analyze information to understand the product and procedures

  • The ability to effectively communicate technical findings in writing and verbally

  • Possess a strong knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

  • Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement

  • Good attention to detail

  • Knowledge of document control in an ISO quality system

  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Note:

  • This position is a Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing location in Edmonton

  • Base salary ~ $75000+ per year, based on experience, as well as bonus eligibility

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)

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