- Take new products from the concept stage to production stage
- Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders
- Identify capital equipment sources and prepare all documents / presentations for PRB (Process Review Board’s) and FRB (Financial Approval board’s) approvals
- Supervise buy-off and installation of equipment up to 100% PSHR completion
- Lead APQP / CFM teams and record all activities
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external (CAT, SAT) and internal related performance indicators (monthly Stepping Stool).
- Specify special tools and fixtures where required
- In collaboration with manufacturing engineers, estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
- Review Process FMEA on regular basis and work with engineering and core teams to reduce high RPN numbers.
- Support core teams to reduce lines scrap against plant targets
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) and WET (Waste Elimination Tracker) activities
- A university degree in engineering or an equivalent experience working as a process or manufacturing engineer with a technical diploma or college certificate in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional technicians / engineers as an asset
- A minimum of four (4) year experience as a process or manufacturing engineer in a machining or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of SPC methods, process and machine capability requirements, blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Working knowledge of APQP, CFM and PPAP process.
- Practical knowledge of cutting tools, machining processes, materials & equipment.
- Experience with the use of statistical analysis for machine and process capability studies.
- Discuss proposed layouts of new equipment with core teams and their managers to ensure the requirements for all departments are considered.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Ability to write monthly reports that address a variety of operational matters to present to management.
- 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
- A university degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- A minimum of four years experience as a process or manufacturing engineer
- Knowledge of SPC methods, process and machine capability
- Experience with APQP, CFM, and PPAP processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, 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.
