Manufacturing Engineering

Primary Purpose of Position

• Reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Superintendent, the role will support the organization with all facets of manufacturing including life project management, specification development, equipment development, debug and installation and continuous improvement of our processes. The role will support the customer requirements in the design, build, launch and production support of high-quality magnesium die-castings.

Major Responsibilities of Position

• Assisting in capital expenditures process. Writing detailed specifications for the purchase of new or replacement capital and tooling.
• Overseeing the acquisition, installation of new equipment.
• Sourcing and ordering capital equipment and tools for continuous improvement of existing systems, as well as, stock items for current and new manufacturing components.
• Working closely with suppliers to ensure that products are delivered on time and to specification.
• Contacts: to explore ideas from operators, team leaders, trade shows, salespeople, on the latest technology and best production practices.
• Participate in interdepartmental team activities to accomplish goals.
• Project management: Continuous improvement of existing equipment. Implement new technologies at manufacturing cells. Attending meetings, planning, receiving approvals, completing layouts, vendor visits for machining and assembly cells. Assist plant team members to achieve effective and efficient production process, including the occasional supervision of co-op & production personnel. Completing reports as required.
• Resolving Health and Safety Issues.
• Communication: Acting as vendor liaison to ensure adequate communication on equipment and other purchases. Coordinating work to ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Troubleshooting, solving, and correcting failed or inconsistent manufacturing equipment and systems. Direct vendors on capital equipment designs based on Meridian Scope of Work and machine build standards.
• Perform other duties as required, including special projects as they arise to support the company.

Rights

• Equipment/parts/metal component input and ordering via Plex EPR system.
• To direct vendors on capital equipment design based on Meridian Scope of Work and machine build standards

Contacts

• Internal contacts:
  • Foundry/Process Superintendent
  • Continuous Improvement Department
  • Production and Department Managers
  • Customer of Purchasing Department
  • Customer and Supplier to Shipping and Logistics
  • Customer of Maintenance and Facilities Team
  • Customer and supplier to Manufacturing Production Teams
• External contacts:
  • Vendors - Component suppliers, parts, fabricators, and equipment suppliers

Educational and Certification Background

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):

• Awareness of magnesium safety and die casting knowledge
• Excellent Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical knowledge with troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of control systems (Allen Bradley/Siemens)
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, physics, costing, and value analysis
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, personal computers, and software.
• Able to motivate employees, prioritize issues, work independently and with a team
• Excellent written, verbal communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Show leadership ability, initiative, and self-discipline within a team environment.
• Able to work in a time sensitive environment, driven with a sense of urgency.
• Experience with plant operations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Ontario
• Know the ethical and legal obligations outlined in the Engineering Code of Ethics.

All positions at Meridian support the safe production of quality magnesium and aluminum castings.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

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