Manufacturing Engineering Technician L2

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.