Manufacturing and Process Engineer

Location

Ajax, ON | Canada

Job description

Swegon North America is a leader in HVAC, commercial ventilation and integrated heating and cooling solutions. We offer over fifty years of unsurpassed industry experience to mechanical engineering consultants and contractors. Swegon supplies components and systems creating superior indoor climate, energy conservation and acoustic solutions producing environments designed for ultimate quality and comfort.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic company that values a diverse workforce and collaborative culture!

Career choices are important, here is why Swegon is an Employer of Choice

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits that start on your very first day
• Immediate RRSP matching program
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Fantastic corporate culture - team events, lunch and learns, wellness initiatives
• Commitment to Sustainability
• Minutes from the 401 in a brand-new state of the art building in Ajax, ON

Job Summary

This role is responsible for improving manufacturing operations by implementing new or improved processes and equipment that improves safety & quality, increases output and efficiencies at our three plant locations in Canada and the USA (Toronto, Nashville & Reno). This position is based out of our North American Headquarters in Ajax, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Quality, Operations and Design teams, develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and reliable manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and encourage a safe work environment. Work in compliance and conform to EH&S and QMS Standards, Policies, Objectives, Impact & Aspect and Hazard and Risks
• Line balancing, TAKT time calculation and cycle time studies.
• Understand and resolve safety, quality, and process issues/bottlenecks occurring in sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly departments.
• Provide training and guidance to production teams on Lean principles and automation systems.
• Act as automation lead for all future automation projects in the plants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to optimize production throughput. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in manufacturing operations.
• Design and implement automation solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce manual labor, and improve overall productivity.
• Develop, implement, and manage Lean initiatives (including 5S), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, and Kaizen events.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Lean manufacturing and automation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Participates in manufacturing decision-making information using production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Provide engineering support to sales including design, fabrication, and procurement.
• Maintain excellent documentation.
• Provide written and/or oral reports to management as necessary.
• Develop detailed work instructions including CAD/3D drawings, Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs) in manufacturing and assembling of complex products.
• Work with lead hands, operators, and managers to implement solutions. Ensure that the production group has a thorough understanding so that they can sustain the solutions and make further incremental changes.
• Review all process documentation (FMEA, ITP’s, control plans, work instructions) and have them updated where required and verify changes. Experience with PDCA model
• Design jigs and fixtures for assembly and welding departments.
• Identify opportunities for new equipment, tooling, new or improved methods/process, manufacturing techniques and actively support and drive these activities to conclusion.
• Prepare Capital Expenditure documents including ROI.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements.
• Implement changes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and increase quality.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform other related duties / support as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering
• Certified Lean Expert with demonstrated working knowledge of Lean implementation.
• Expertise in automation technologies such as Fiber Lasers, Punch Shear machines.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD software for designing and implementing automation solutions and factory layouts.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing and Automation.
• Strong hands-on working knowledge of Lean tools and techniques, such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Develop and ensure that quality control protocols are established and implemented.
• Work with Engineering and Logistics to ensure packaging solutions are created and enforced.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with ability to compile and present business cases on capital appropriations for equipment and perform training as a subject matter expert.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive projects to completion, with accountability for cost and schedule.
• Actively participates in the daily accountability process.
• Responsible for effective product flow through assembly areas.
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Builds and maintains collaborative and constructive working relationships (internally and externally)
• Communicates effectively with all business partners.
• Well-developed communications skills
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals

Important to note:

The incumbent will be required to be in the plant 5 days/week. The Manufacturing Engineer may be required to support afternoon shift occasionally for training and implementation of process improvements.

Travel to USA plants – up to 50%

At Swegon North America we prioritize and value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prospective new team members. We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace culture where everyone is welcome.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Swegon North America offers reasonable accommodations for prospective candidates and employees with different abilities. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department at 416-291-7371.

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