Engineering Positions
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	Molding Process Engineer
	Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
	Project Engineer/Manager
	Product Designer (II)
	Continuous Improvement Leader
	Engineering Manager Affinity

Molding Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibility.

Fiscal Responsibilities: Project budgets.

Monitor and ensure Health & Safety / HACCP / 5S compliance:

• Proactively identify and suggest ways to eliminate hazards.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health & safety policies are followed.
• Participate in Safety Investigations when required.
• Provide Safety training when required.

Provide day to day technical support to Molding Operations and Maintenance

• Thoroughly understand thin wall molding and stacking technology and have ownership for the production processes.
• Be knowledgeable of quality standards and understand process / product interactions.
• Develop and maintain all Master Setup Sheets, including monitoring Setup Sheet updates and the Master Setup Sheet Procedure.
• Act as a resource to Operations, Maintenance and Quality personnel by taking ownership and leading resolution of escalated day to day problems using the Problem Solving methodology.
• Report on performance and corrective actions at appropriate forums, such as Daily Production Meeting.
• Provide feedback to Molding Supervision on the compliance to processes and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure proper execution of all Test Request (including sign off) for new equipment/products/processes for Molding.
• Be responsible to achieve and report all Cycle-Time and Cavitations targets.

Identify and drive implementation of Continuous Improvements

• Understand Molding and Toronto Operations objectives and actively seek to understand issues negatively impacting Molding and downstream customer performance and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Understand and report on current state process capabilities and reliability.
• Identify improvement opportunities and participate in establishing the performance metrics and the CI programme for the Department.
• Lead, facilitate or participate in improvement projects and establishment of associated Standard Work.
• Facilitate implementation of changes on the shift.
• Act as Molding’s primary contact and representative to Engineering regarding any Molding process related project or issue.
• Lead accreditation of new or upgraded processes.
• Ensure training documentation is complete and training plans in place prior to turnover to Production.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, spare parts and preventative maintenance programs are in place by project completion.
• Ensure process improvements deliver projected results.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.

Develop skill level of Molding Operations and Maintenance personnel

• Identify personnel skill gaps and opportunities.
• Participate with appropriate levels of supervision to establish skill development and training plans.
• Train personnel as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, P.Eng, or  equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of technical support experience in a fast paced, high volume Lean Manufacturing environment with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading change.
• Proven ability to deliver results.
• Ability to effectively coach, manage and support Team Members.
• Ability to manage significant workload including conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of injection molding manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and applications
• Knowledge of 6 sigma tools and applications (Green Belt or equivalent).
• Project management skills.
• Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Details:

• This job requires considerable time spent on shop floor exposed to noisy environment.
• May be required to work non standard hours due to leadership team meetings, training sessions, projects, product launches, etc.
• 75K per annum plus bonus.

Attention: Cathy

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Investigates any new concepts or ideas that could improve any aspect specific to manufacturing/production.
• Participates on any Continuous Improvement teams as a team member or leader and provides the team with expertise, direction and advice.  Responsible as a team leader to manage the Continuous Improvement project by documenting each meeting, establishing timelines, goals, objectives and working within budget parameters.
• Monitors the progress of jobs being performed by vendor(s), Tool and/or Maintenance room and provides direction as necessary.
• Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis (may include welding, robotics, PLC)
• Responsible for documenting current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals, etc. and provides information to management.

• Co-ordinates the implementation of ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven.
• Responsible for updating and product related documentation, e.g. set-up and operator instruction sheets, etc. and providing operator training as required.  Assists operators in trouble shooting issues related to new equipment and provides recommendations on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Deals with customers on continuous improvement activities directly related to part/component in manufacturing.
• Train maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble-shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.
• Works co-operatively with Program Manager on new product launches to develop the budget and equipment acquisition when requested.
• Team member on various Continuous Improvement teams within the organization.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing the Company or during the use of any Company provided equipment.         

Safety Responsibilities:

• Working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (Particularly Section 28 of OHSA)
• Using or wearing the equipment, protective devices or clothing the Company requires to be used or worn.
• Reporting to supervision the absence of, or defect in any equipment or protective device of which you are aware and which may endanger the health and safety of yourself or another worker.
• Reporting to supervision any contravention of the Act or the Regulations or the existence of any hazards of which you are aware.
• Not removing or making ineffective any protective device required by the Regulations or the Company without providing an adequate temporary device.  When the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately.
• Not using or operating any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger yourself, or another worker.
• Not engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships
• Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Cad Key, GroupWise
• Ability to deal with conflict and/or resistance
• Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to analyze information received from a variety of sources and provide recommendations

• College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Robotic)
• Minimum 5-10 years experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies
• Rules, regulations and applicable legislation governing environmental regulations
• Thorough knowledge of TS 16949/ISO 14001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ergonomics, Time Studies, Robotics and Industrial Relations
• Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
• Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning + Tolerancing

Details:

• Salary: 75K per annum

Attention: Cathy

Project Engineer/Manager

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Establish multi disciplinary project teams and oversee all project activities
• Develop a detailed project timeline, which lists all the critical steps necessary to complete the project from concept to closure.
• Monitor project timelines and activities and adjust/escalate as required to maintain project priorities
• Provide input to the Finance Department to aid on the accurate costing of new products and processes
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed upon deliverables (documented in the Project Contract)
• Contingency planning and risk management for new products/processes and any potential effects on existing products/processes
• Co-ordinate mold/system design reviews and provide final approval
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance plans for new product/processes are developed, applicable and can be supported by Operations
• Coordinate activities related to new mold/system tests
• Approve new products/processes based on product specifications and customer requirements
• Seek product approvals and sign-offs from stakeholders including Production, Sales Quality Control and external customers
• Provide regular project status update reports to Project Team and Senior Management
• Escalate to Manager E&T when actions, events, etc, jeopardize the successful launch of a new product/system

Supporting Product Design to Optimize Manufacturability:

• Commercialize new molds and systems
• Support Plant and Corporate CI projects
• Investigate, identify root causes and provide solutions to internal and external customer complaints
• Coordinate new systems/mold design reviews and ensure all issues are documented and actions addressed
• Execute processes related to Product Change Notification (PCN) system

Supply Management:

• Source and research suppliers
• Determine costs and delivery of project equipment, molds, materials, etc.  purchases.  Summarize information and present multiple options to Manager of E&T for approval
• Make recommendations on purchasing decisions
• Procure approved project equipment, molds, materials, etc.
• Ensure suppliers meet their contractual requirements and provide the appropriate levels of support to the company

Technical Support:

• Technical Resource for internal customers in Head Office, Toronto and Kansas City facilities
• Provide technical expertise to the Sales Group when discussing potential new products with customers
• Engage third party contractors (i.e. Filling Equipment Suppliers, etc.) to provide technical services to our customers
• May personally perform customer technical service
• May perform presentations to customers in support of our Sales Group
• Provide written reports to support sales and marketing efforts with customers

Requirements:

• 4 Year Engineering or Technical Degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of thinwall plastic processes
• Strong knowledge of design and development of thinwall plastic products, tooling and gauging devices
• Strong understanding of Computers and Software
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Strong team working skills
• Ability to assemble and effectively manage multidiscipline teams
• Experience in Solid Works desirable
• Good Analytical Skills
• Solid Project Management Skills
• Strong working knowledge of Computers
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing an asset

Details:

• Considerable time on shop floor – exposed to noisy environment
• Some travel may be required
• Lifting and pulling
• Salary: 90K per annum

Attention: Cathy

Product Designer (II)

Responsibilities:

Product Design - Existing Packaging Solutions:

• Reproduce and value engineer existing market packaging solutions formed using either injection molding or thermoforming and decorated by dry offset printing, shrink sleeving, labelling or other processes
• Develop part design matrices, concept drawings and detailed drawings as required for: key design detail comparisons between multiple packaging solution alternatives and/or support of sales and marketing activities
• Existing market packaging solutions to be reproduced and value engineered to function on existing or proposed filling systems while adhering to the customer’s marketing and sales objectives
• Provide input to the Finance Department to aid in the accurate costing of packaging solutions (part weight, cavitation, etc.)
• Provide concept and detailed drawings to Project Manager and/or Tooling suppliers to facilitate quoting, design and manufacture of mold components
• Escalate to Manager E&T when actions, events, etc, jeopardize the successful reproduction and value engineering of a packaging solution
• Ensure adherence to the New Product Development Process (NPDP)

Product Design - New Packaging Solutions:

• Design new and innovative packaging solutions formed using either injection molding or thermoforming and decorated by dry offset printing, shrink sleeving, labelling or other processes
• Develop part design matrices, concept drawings and detailed drawings as required for: key design detail comparisons between multiple packaging solution alternatives and/or support of sales and marketing activities
• New packaging solutions to be reproduced and value engineered to function on existing or proposed filling systems while adhering to the customer’s marketing and sales objectives
• Provide input to the Finance Department to aid in the accurate costing of new packaging solutions (part weight, cavitations, etc.)
• Provide concept and detailed drawings to Project Manager and/or Tooling suppliers to facilitate quoting, design and manufacture of mold components
• Escalate to Manager E&T when actions, events, etc, jeopardize the successful design of a packaging solution
• Ensure adherence to the New Product Development Process (NPDP)

Corrugate Design, Administration and Project Management:

• Determine corrugate options for existing packaging solutions
• Determine corrugate options for new packaging solutions
• Present corrugate options (including cost) to senior management for review and decision making
• Provide corrugate options information to the Finance Department to aid in the accurate costing of existing and new packaging solutions
• Coordinate with corrugate suppliers to provide sample corrugate for testing and evaluation
• Work with TO and LS purchasing personnel to order and “fill the system” with new corrugate
• Develop, document and maintain the Company's corrugate design standards
• Ensure corrugate suppliers meet their contractual requirements and provide the appropriate levels of support to the Company
• Execute processes related to Product Change Notification (PCN) system
• Ensure adherence to the New Product Development Process (NPDP)

CAD System Administration and Technical Support:

• Develop, document and maintain Company packaging design standards
• Administration of Company CAD system (both electronic and hard copies)
• Data Control - including file revisions, data security, efficiency, access and retrieval
• Provide technical expertise as required to the Sales Group when discussing potential new products with customers
• Manage third party CAD system suppliers and contractors
• May personally perform customer technical service
• May perform presentations to customers in support of our Sales Group
• Manage third party rapid prototyping suppliers
• Procure rapid prototyping samples (SLAs, etc.) as directed by the Manager of E&T
• Execute processes related to Product Change Notification (PCN) system

Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Engineering or Technical Degree or Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years experience in 3D plastic packaging design (thinwall plastic part design preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in CAD system administration
• Minimum of 5 years working in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with corrugate design an asset
• Expert working knowledge of Solidworks 3D Modeling Software and Microsoft Office
• Flexible and able to handle a dynamic working environment with shifting priorities and deliverables
• Ability to work individually or as part of a multidisciplined team
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding and thermoforming processes (thinwall experience preferred)
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and check own work for errors or mistakes
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing an asset

Details:

• Incumbent will spend sometime on shop floor – exposure to noisy environment
• Some travel may be required
• Lifting and pulling
• Long periods of exposure to computer screen
• Salary: 80K per annum

Attention: Cathy

Continuous Improvement Leader

Purpose of Position:

To lead, facilitate and participate in continuous improvement projects and activities, develop the skill and abilities of Team Members and ensure proper usage and application of standardized process methodologies and tools to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity performance by reducing costs and eliminate waste throughout Toronto Operations.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical support

• Provide day to day support to Toronto Operation with respect to application of standardized process methodologies and tools for activities related to quality, cost reliability, flexible operations, safety, housekeeping, yield improvements, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, etc.

• Provide 6σ support, such as statistical data analysis, as required.

Develop CI skills and ensure compliance to corporate Lean/6σ standards

• Be the subject matter expert of Lean and Six Sigma tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, Problem Solving, JIT, Jidoka, Kanban, Kaizen, Project Management, FMEA, etc.

• Provide formal training on tools and process methodologies.

• Provide informal coaching and mentoring to develop the skill and ability of other Company Team Members.

• Ensure compliance to established Lean/6σ standard tools and process methodologies.

Lead, facilitate & participate in new process implementations

• Lead and/or participate in preparation of feasibility studies, business cases, financial justifications and CARS for capital projects.

• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of project charters and plans.

• Establish work flows and layouts to minimize waste and optimize ergonomics and productivity.

• Ensure Standard Work and proper documentation is established through facilitation or doing the work as required.

• Participate in evaluation and qualification of new processes, materials and/or equipment to meet design specifications, performance requirements and/or compliance to all Regulatory and Legislative standards.

Lead and/or facilitate Continuous Improvement of existing processes

• Participate in the assessment of the current state and analyse performance to identify improvement opportunities.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the CI strategy for the organization.

• Lead, facilitate and/or participate in continuous improvement teams.

• Lead and participate in kaizens (e.g. TPM, SMED, DOE, layout improvements, events& 5S implementation, workload balancing and optimization).

• Document standard operating procedures and standard work.

• Lead and coordinate training.

• Ensure proper project implementation and follow up.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying the principles.

• Six Sigma Certification or equivalent.

• Experience in food packaging, printing, moulding or related converting business.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and driving change.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Three to six years of hands on experience in a fast paced CI and or Lean Manufacturing environment. Familiarity with plant layout, process improvement and development, SOP, TWI (Training Within Industry) training, standard work, standard routes, value stream mapping, motion time studies, one-piece flow, Kaizen, Andon, 5S, PM, data collection and analysis, root cause and problem solving skills and Activity Base Costing

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to manage significant work load including conflicting priorities.

• Strong computer and software skills (Excel, Word, Microsoft Project and Minitab).

• Strong analytical skills.

Details:

• Flexibility to work over several shifts as required during the course of projects and kaizen events

• Adjust to rapid changes in technology

• Providing services to multiple people or departments

• Can handle stress of working on simultaneous projects with varying deadlines

• Working in a loud and crowded environment

• Working with a diverse group of individuals with varying education, skill and comprehension levels

• Up to 75K per annum

Attention: Cathy

Engineering Manager Affinity

Purpose of Position:

To manage the activities of the Engineering department (Program management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Industrial engineering) To manage and set direction for the  direct reports, creating procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities of the Engineering department and provide support to them during program preparation, program launch, initial production, and production phases, and achievement of engineering standards as well as quality criteria.
• Reviews all programs to ensure that action plans, timelines, budgets and customer requirements are met and/or exceeded.
• Development of first line supervision based on corporate strategic direction.
• Participates in engineering management meetings to promote cross functioning of the Engineering Department.
• Participates in reviews regarding product concept and design offering constructive input about manufacturing feasibility and viability as well as options to achieve best in class processes.
• Provides all engineering documentation required by internal/external customers and responsible for being proactive in the development and use of new technology to improve manufacturing processes to meet quality standards.
• Participates in regular discussions with external customers, Product Design/Product Lifecycle Engineering and Sales/Advanced Engineering, and Planning on relevant engineering topics.
• In conjunction with the Quality Manager and all other managers ensures that the process is deployed to support the gateway system.
• Ensures submittal of accurate documentation to the customer for final approval so that production may produce  as per customer requirements as well as ensure all Quality Control documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Manages and coordinate Gate reviews within the facility.
• Maintains manufacturing standards for all work centers within the facility
• Maintains the plant facility layouts for current and future business development, compliance for all government regulatory requirements, and new/current office resources.
• Supports customer requirements for quality system basics deployment
• Manages and support all ECR/ECN activities with the sales department and deploy per customer specific requirements.
• Supports the plant VROOM objectives.
• Supports the plant S.A.V.E. objectives to meet customer cost reductions
• Drives continuous improvement activities to support plant cost reduction targets annually
• Drives “Lean Manufacturing” principles in process waste reduction
• Supports All activities within the gateway review process
• Champions the SRED reporting process.
• Supports activities required to quote new business with the customer
• Works with purchasing department to trial new products to support cost down initiatives.
• With respect to new equipment - makes sourcing recommendations and spearhead the process from acquisition through installation

• Maintains positive employee relations and addresses issues in a timely manner.  Seeks advice/counsel from appropriate sources as required
• Provides development, coaching and counseling to direct reports and conducts annual performance appraisals.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement.   
• Actively participates in Corporate Management's development of new product launches.
•  Actively supports the Idea suggestion system to drive continuous improvement.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by implementing the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing corporate or during the use of any corporate provided equipment.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma/University Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

• Practical knowledge based on 5+ years experience in the commercial window/door industry.

• General knowledge of provincial legislation affecting the workplace, e.g. health and safety

• Familiar with software programs that deal with relevant engineering functions

• Uses positive interpersonal skills to present, negotiate and build/maintain relationships

• Analyzes and synthesizes information from a variety of sources to develop/recommend creative solutions or designs

• Recognizes and/or assesses degrees of risk in plans and actions

• Ability to deal with conflict

• Ability to coach, lead and motivate staff

• Possesses excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

 Details:

• Up to 140K per annum

Attention: Cathy

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