Process Engineer
Location: Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Company Overview:
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions (MDS) is among the newest of Multimatic’s North American divisions. It is a supplier of suspension parts and welded assemblies to the automotive industry, manufacturing front and rear lower control arms, links, stabilizer bars and various welded assemblies in a modern 240,000 square foot facility.
Position Overview:
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions is looking for a Process Engineer who will be responsible for increasing company profitability and improving employee working conditions by studying, recommending, and implementing changes to new and existing manufacturing processes. Candidates must be willing to work the afternoon shift or night shift.
Plant Address:
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions
125 Corcoran Court
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
Canada L9N 0M8
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the accuracy of manufacturing bills of materials for all products (i.e. parent component relationship, part numbers, and quantity per, at 98% accuracy level).
- Ensure the accuracy of work centre master files, routers, and standard run, and set up times, sub-contracted operations, and reporting points for back flushing for all products, at 98% accuracy level.
- Co-ordinate the proper timing of ECN's to minimize obsolete stock and ensure production at the required engineering level.
- Ensure accuracy of the part numbering system.
- Develop and co-ordinate plant and equipment layout improvements, process improvements, die changes, and first off improvements.
- Assist in developing and maintaining standard costs for all products.
- Co-ordinate and follow up on the smooth introduction of new products to the company and assist in selecting appropriate suppliers for subcontracted operations.
- Research and pursue opportunities for improvement in the operation to increase organization competitiveness.
- Participate in the engineering change process by designing and updating Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses as needed.
- Review all operator instructions and ensure the readiness of assembly equipment, packaging requirements, and completion of all manufacturing engineering tasks.
- Maintain a daily presence on the production floor. Provide engineering support to assembly in the areas of ergonomic evaluations, methods improvement, the procurement and fabrication of equipment, and safety.
- Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
- Advise Management of any potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
Education and Experience:
- Completion of a college diploma or university degree in an engineering discipline. Mechanical engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
- Good Technical Report writing abilities.
- Previous experience with welding/programming required.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and C.A.D.
- Excellent problem solving techniques and methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a friendly work environment. Learn more about us at www.multimatic.com.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process.
Multimatic is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.