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Engineer - Manufacturing

Conduct studies, develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as carbon fibre bobbin winding, carbon fibre braiding, epoxy application and curing of carbon fibre components as well as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly and material handling. May develop sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.  Act as a resource to assist and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues. May assign work to drafters and technicians, technical writers, engineering technicians, and machine operators as required.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

       Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

       Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

       Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

       Maintain department 5S requirements.

       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.

       Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.

       Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.

       Assist in defining the plant lay-out and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs and conducting studies. 

       Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts and new equipment related to machining or assembly.

       Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

       Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.

       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.

       Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and production or administrative systems.

       Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures, revise as needed.

       Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality and delivery.

       Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA's, and control plans.

       Ensure the process is capable of producing parts to print specifications.

       Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.

       Participate in Customer Focus meetings.

       Assist in the preparation of quotations

       Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operation and best practices.

       Adhere to TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

       Discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.

       Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations

       Review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients' requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.

       Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

       Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality. Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.

       Determine which materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.

       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.

       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.

       Interact with technicians or technologists for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.

Credentials

       A university degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.

       Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) would be an asset.

       A minimum of one to three years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.

       Knowledge/ work experience with in carbon fibre part manufacturing

       Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical log books which are then used as reference documents.

       Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

       Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

       Communicate effectively with employees in a group or on an individual basis, communicate accurately and professionally in both oral and written form.

       Demonstrate initiative and promote continuous improvement

       Positive attitude towards new ideas and experience working in an environment of change.

       Strong organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.

What Linamar Has To Offer

       Opportunities for career advancement.

       Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

       Social committees and sports teams.

       Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.