- Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.
- Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
- Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
- Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.
- Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
- Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
- Conduct time studies.
- Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
- Review regularly all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
- A university degree in engineering or equivalent.
- Three to five years of related experience.
- Ability to collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality. Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
- Ability to determine which materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects. Ability to also determine which measuring tools and methods to use.
- Ability to complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects. Consult product specification books to identify the capacities, dimensions and prices of particular pieces of equipment.
- Possess good communication skills to contact suppliers to verify product availability, obtain equipment specifications and negotiate timely deliveries. Interact with others such as supervisors or managers for advice and direction, to discuss work and provide updates.
- Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects. Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.
- Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines. Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T. Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).
- Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed. Conduct self-directed studies by reading journals and trade publications. Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
Skills Required
- University degree in engineering or equivalent
- Three to five years of related experience
- Ability to collect data and develop statistics describing equipment and system functionality
- Ability to estimate durations for development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks
- Ability to determine materials, equipment, applicable codes and standards, and measurement methods
- Experience completing work orders and change work order forms and consulting product specification books
- Strong communication skills for supplier contact, specifications, and coordination
- Ability to coordinate teams of engineers, technicians, contractors and suppliers; assume project management roles
- Knowledge/experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and special purpose machines
- Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001
- Mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD&T
- Good computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with statistical analysis software and CAD/CAM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
