General Purpose:
Responsible for the design and implementation of efficient, cost effective transformer construction processes. Ensure methods are compliant with relevant regulatory bodies such as – UL, CSA, CE, ISO; as well as local/ federal MOL and waste/hazardous programs, etc.
Manage manufacturing process capabilities to ensure availability to meet sales demand and forecast requirements.
Key Activities:
- Review component design concepts for ease of manufacturing, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to minimize total product cost.
- Initiate improvements to design practices, materials, and processes.
- Determine the suitability of existing processes and equipment for proposed designs.
- Ensure equipment and processes are in place for special projects / COD.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing non-value added activities.
- Evaluate design methodologies and initiate improvements to reduce labour, material cost, and lead time.
- Monitor internal / external quality trends and implement corrective actions as required.
- Review labour standards and ensure they evolve with product design.
Process/ Plant Maintenance & Improvements
- Initiate and manage capital expenditure projects, including PAR generation. Conduct risk assessments and coordinate formal reviews in accordance with local regulations (ie. PHSR or equivalent).
- Resolve manufacturing issues in a timely and effective manner. Ensure manufacturing adherence to standard practices, and create or modify procedures where required.
- Record and maintain all process instructions (SPI and SWI), and coordinate revisions to design documentation based on manufacturing results and trends. Involvement in core competency development, implementation and review.
- Review production trends (including MOS, DPMO, COQ) and implement process improvements as required.
- Provide process training where required.
- Improve and standardize existing processes through innovation and collaboration with other manufacturing locations.
- Demonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of lean initiatives.
- Promote 5S throughout the organization.
Skills, Abilities & Equipment Operated:
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Ability to lead a cross-functional team and promote teamwork.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to be “hands on” to demonstrate processes using tools and large equipment.
- Work with little supervision, highly motivated.
Previous Experience Required
- Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works would be an asset.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
- Background in magnetic or transformer construction would be an asset.
- Basic understanding of electronic and electrical circuitry, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding processes.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in Key Activity areas of Manufacturing Engineering Technologist – Level 1.
