Manufacturing Engineer Specialist
Orillia, Ontario (In-Office)
Full-Time, 40 hours/Week, Permanent
$80,000- $90,000 CAD/ Year, Salary Band B
Please reference – Req. S26-22 – (1 Vacancy)
Kubota Materials Canada specializes in high-performance alloys and friction materials from raw materials to finished products under one roof in Orillia, Canada. Manufacturing unique heat-resistant alloys and high-nickel/chrome alloys primarily for the petrochemical industries, Kubota leads the industry in quality and advanced technology. As per customer requirements, Kubota designs and casts centrifugal pipes and static castings of fittings, which are then machined, welded (Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Orbital & Manual), GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, followed by in-house NDT (RT, PT, VT), in-house DT, R&D lab, as well as hydro testing.
Summary:
Responsible for developing, planning, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety, while ensuring all processes adhere strictly to customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Major Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Provide day-to-day engineering support to production by troubleshooting production processes, equipment and machinery
- Develop and implement mechanical and engineering solutions in order to optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes in the areas of safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency
- To be involved throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, contributing as a mechanical design engineer at each stage from initial concept and detailed design to manufacturing support and post-project evaluation
- Liaise with production, procurement, quality, maintenance and design engineering to resolve technical problems and to identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Monitor, document, and oversee the entire design process, ensuring that each phase adheres to the established schedule and budget constraints, while coordinating with relevant teams to address any issues promptly
- Process rework and scrap reports, coordinate corrective action procedures
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify root causes of issues relating to production quality, performance, capacity and on-time delivery
- Develop metrics to track processes and analyze their performance using statistical tools
- Identified and lead development, specification, and implementation of capital expenditure projects for new and existing processes that support continuous improvement
- Manage all capital project deliverables involving design, selection, purchase, installation and commission of new equipment
- Review and, as necessary, design, modify and procure new jigs and fixtures, tooling, equipment and machinery in support of special, new and redesigned products
- Knowledge of equipment safety rules and regulations, including proper handling procedures, maintenance requirements, and enforcement policies, as well as a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations related to waste management, emissions, and sustainability standards
- Implement process improvements to reduce material and labour cost, scrap, rework and excess inventory
- Champion Lean-Six Sigma methodology implementation and lead Kaizen projects
- Manage various Value Streams to ensure customers receive maximum value at the company’s minimum costs
- Perform Cycle Time and Line Balancing analysis to ensure customer takt-time adherence and maximum efficiency
- Observe production operations and implement new processes to reduce Non-Value-Added activities, bottlenecks, WIP, lead time and cycle time
- Identify ergonomic and safety risks, develop and maintain processes and standards to ensure a safe and productive work environment
- Generate reports on studies of workplace process issues and production performance and metrics, and report to Upper Management
- Prepare and revise production documents, standardized work instructions, maintenance procedures and Assembly Manuals to assist production
- Other related duties as required
What we offer:
- Paid benefits (Health, Dental, LTD) and Pension Plan
- 2 weeks vacation per year to start
- Access to an EAP Program that offers mental health supports, resources and more
- Continuous professional development opportunities to support career growth
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar Engineering field, or equivalent experience and education
- A P.Eng licence in that field is considered an asset
- Minimum Green Belt Certification in Lean and Six Sigma
- Project Management Certification is considered an asset
- Minimum 4 years of working experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer or similar role
- Experience in managing large capital projects
- Demonstrated training, experience and utilization of Lean and Six Sigma
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success, meet deadlines and continue improvement
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and mechanical drawings
- Proven ability to develop, monitor, administer and report on budgets
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment
- Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with customers, suppliers and employees
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, CAD software and Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent presentation skills
We thank all applicants for their interest in Kubota Materials; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Kubota Materials Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer which considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Kubota Materials Canada Corporation prohibits discrimination based on these or any other category protected by law.
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