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Job Description Summary
The position will provide engineering expertise associated with the manufacturing process in La Prairie while also providing frontline leadership to the Shift 2 production employees. This role is on Shift 2, 40 hours /4 days per week. Position Impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
The Manufacturing Engineer acts as the technical and operational anchor of the plant, serving as the link between manufacturing engineering strategy and daily shop-floor execution.
Role And Responsibilities
- Technical Production Support:
- Provide immediate technical assistance to production teams to resolve operational bottlenecks in real time.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement sustainable corrective actions (mechanical, electrical, or procedural) to enhance equipment reliability.
- Support new processes or production line deployment.
- Operational Performance Oversight:
- Drive shift performance by closely monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs),
production throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Identify, quantify, and eliminate bottlenecks to maximize overall productivity.
- Standardize work methods and ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout the shift.
- Autonomy and Decision-Making under Supervision:
- Demonstrate immediate decision-making autonomy on the shop floor during technical incidents, assessing impacts on safety, quality, and production schedules.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for technicians and operators, while maintaining regular reporting lines with management for high-impact financial or organizational decisions.
- Proactively prioritize tasks to ensure shift objectives are met, even in high-pressure environments.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as the representative for various departments (Quality, Planning, Procurement, Methods) during the evening shift. Communicate incident details to the relevant departments to ensure timely resolution.
- Lead or actively participate in shift hand-over meetings to ensure seamless operational continuity.
- Contribute to transversal continuous improvement projects by sharing on-site expertise to influence long-term engineering decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Engineering degree OR High School diploma/equivalent with relevant experience, plus:
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Stress management and ability to react quickly to unforeseen situations.
- Collaborative spirit with a solution-oriented mindset.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
