Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary
Plan, develop and improve new or existing production processes that improve production methods, machines, and tools, as well as the layout of fixtures and workflows to ensure an efficient and safe working environment.  Initiates design changes to ensure cost effectiveness and reviews the use of manufacturing facilities and people. Also supports the development of production standards and measurement techniques.

Responsibility

• Implements and develops complex improvements to manufacturing process, material flow, equipment, production design, tools or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability, increase productivity and ensure safety standards.
• Oversees the trial use of tools, building production samples and prototypes, and investigates the new products for improved production, quality, decreased costs and/or health and safety reasons.
• Establishes procedures for set-up, continual maintenance, safe operation of new equipment, and authorizes technical support of upgrades or repairs to existing equipment.
• Participates in and supports the quotation process, estimating cost, equipment and manufacturing layouts needed for new product launches and/or engineering changes to ensure profitability and plans and schedules appropriate timetables to meet production deadlines.
• Responsibility to follow up equipment and tooling suppliers during the design, production, assembly and testing of new equipment and tolling respecting the established standards and workflows.
• Solicits, analyzes, and negotiates quotes on capital equipment, as assigned to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing
• Performs time measurement studies and sets operational standards.
• Execute and maintain the PFMEA’s
• Ensure safety standards are respected.
• Supports regular maintenance of the relevant project data
• Supports the more complex work measurement studies and line balancing for new products and improvements to current products, while developing plant-manning levels.
• Collects and analyzes graphic data on labor and production standards comparing manufacturing performance to production efficiency and cost in a continuous effort to enhance the processes.
• Investigates and proposes productivity improvements for cost reduction programs and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Utilizes CAD system to maintain and update layout drawings.
• Completes and performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent and up to 3 years’ experience

Required Skills/Experience

• High Competence in MS-Office applications
• Automotive Experience Preferred
• Ability to perform analyses in an organized manner
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per project objective
• Ability to articulate logical analytical thought processes
• Ability to anticipate questions, what-if scenarios, nuances of data and analysis.
• Ability to deliver accurate and reliable analysis
• Ability to report information in context and at a level that allows decisions to be made
• Presentation skills: analytical approaches, solutions & recommendations
• Adaptation to changing priorities with high performance
• Self-motivated: energetic, likes to work at a fast pace
• Result-oriented: Problem-solving orientation, on-schedule project handling with high quality
• Accountability: adheres to high professional standards for itself and others
• Curious: thinks in "Why" and "How"
• Perseverance: expects obstacles, finds remedy
• Values Teamwork: team player

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.  

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.  

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.