Process Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Means Transform Products Division, is looking for a Process Engineer / Machining Specialist for their London, Ontario CA location.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Primary Function Summary

• Manage secondary machining and forming processes and associated improvement activities to meet and exceed plant and customer expectations.  
• Ensure products meet quoted cycle time, material usage, scrap rate and operator requirements. 
• Assist production staff as process expert by utilizing troubleshooting, diagnosis, debugging and other technical skills to keep production processes running at peak efficiency/performance.
• Support the Product Engineering launch process as it relates to secondary process capability and capacity. 
• Liaise and support the program management team.
• Provide continuous assessment of the current state of production equipment to provide capacity and capability assessment to management staff.
• Work closely with plant management to drive execution of customer requirements and growth initiatives.
• Manage continuous improvement projects.

Other Functions 

• Participate in company programs as required or requested including but not limited to 5S, Elimination of Waste, communication meetings, training, etc.
• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principles (e.g., value stream mapping, SMED, standardized work methods, etc.) to improve assigned processes.
• Conduct all work activities in a manner that is supportive of team effort
• Participate in training or other team activities to support ongoing continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, or his/her designate.
• Process: Assist in process development efforts through cross-functional teams to develop optimal cell layout, standardized cycle times, process flow, plant layout(s), equipment utilization and efficiency while adhering to safety, quality, productivity protocols and budgets.
• Develop, optimize, document, update process work instructions and set-up procedures as required. Assist with updating specifications and best practices for plant processes.
• Develop, document, and employ process troubleshooting guidelines. Assist production team on any production or technical issues.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Five (5) years of automotive (OEM or supplier) environment with Manufacturing Engineering experience in machining
• Strong programming skills for CNC / Flow Forms in G&M code
• Strong troubleshooting skills with an analytical approach
• Metallurgical understanding is an asset
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers, and customers
• Project management / product management skills
• Must have a positive, proactive, and problem-solving attitude
• Must be able to read GD&T
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate, written and verbal, across all levels of an organization

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• DPSP, RRSP
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW  

• Usage of a computer and production machinery
• Able and willing to work on floor to implement, manage and monitor improvement projects
• Can set up and operate machines when needed

 


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