Process Engineering Technologist

Location

Beaverton, ON | Canada

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10 th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Process Engineering Technologist will manage the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies into production. They will also review existing processes and manage the transition of technologies and new processes for batch scale up. The Process Engineering Technologist will also develop and execute validation protocols for new and existing processes and equipment. They will perform risk assessments and report any potential technical issues/capabilities on any new project to the relevant manager/staff. In addition, they will prepare, execute, and complete validation protocols and reports (for new and existing processes equipment), ensuring compliance to all relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements. They will also solve process problems and explore innovative solutions to challenging situations. The Process Engineering Technologist will implement continuous improvement projects, support new product launches through APQP and PFMEA development, and trouble shoots processes as required in a hands-on, fast paced environment. The Process Engineering Technologist will optimize assembly manufacturing, welding and line processes. This position will report to the Process Engineering Manager and provide support to Production, Quality, Maintenance and EH&S departments.

• Work to develop a marketing and product design teams to formulate a manufacturing process for the new product
• Develop a cost-effective and working production process of the new product
• Set detailed specifications and implement production plans
• Conduct tests on systems for efficiency and accuracy until a quality and cost-effective production process is implemented successfully
• Oversee process design projects and ensure the projects are completed on time
• Ensure financial budgets are followed throughout the manufacturing process
• Improve the present manufacturing production process to boost productivity, quality, and profitability for the company
• R esearch and recommend new manufacturing technology, work in the collaboration with the engineering department to better production equipment functionality and implement the transition of new technology to ensure production continues with success
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual

Core Competencies

• • Time Management
  • Creative & Innovative Thinking
  • Development & Continual Learning Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Energy and Stress
  • Team Work
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical

• Candidates will possess a degree in Engineering or a diploma as an Engineering Technologist in Mechanical or a similar manufacturing discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• CAD experience drawing in 3D
• Additional knowledge in any of the following would also be an asset: TS16949; ISO14001; PLC and HMI programming; vision systems; servo systems; robotics; paint systems; welding; machining; ergonomics; line balancing and MOST techniques; GD&T; PHSR/machine guarding; Six Sigma
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making, problem-solving and customer service skills
• Proven good presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask 
• Good computer skills

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift 25lbs
• Travel as necessary
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Overtime as required

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time


What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

 

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

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