The Process Engineering Manager reports to the Plant Manager and will take responsibility for managing, mentoring, and supervising the Process Engineering Department. He or She will also be responsible for all design of manufacturing processes and manufacturing process activities within his/her given scope. The ideal candidate is expected to pro-actively identify where processes can be adapted and optimized to ensure cost effectiveness. Throughout the design process, the Process Engineering Manager will verify practices for efficiency and accuracy in order to implement processes that are safe and improve quality. The Process Engineering Manager must possess the capabilities to drive the requirements into the development and continuous improvement of products and processes. Specifically, the Process Engineering Manager's duties will include developing an in-depth knowledge of our supply base; strengths and weaknesses of internal procedures and business processes; strengths and weaknesses of equipment; and the strengths and weaknesses of key personnel who contribute to the quality of the products and services offered by the organization.

Job Duties

• Leading Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA / Control Plan) creation and updates (with supplier participation).
• Creation of assembly/process flow charts or supervision of supplier assembly flow charts creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Creation of Work Instructions or supervision of supplier Work Instruction creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Creation of Control Plans or supervision of supplier Control Plan creation for manufacturing or rework activities.
• Ensure that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke).
• Identification of manufacturing process improvements to existing process at CM and tiered supplier base to include a cost benefit analysis to allow senior evaluation and approval.
• Support our Quality department in the qualification and selection of new suppliers by inputting a thorough evaluation of the suppliers' manufacturing capabilities.
• Input of manufacturing (tooling, Assembly and Manufacturing Test equipment) estimates to quotations to our potential customers.
• Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop layout.
• Establish and maintain work standards for product costing and productivity measurement.
• Create Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as related to manufacturing process improvements.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and manage the Process Engineering Department
• Conduct performance reviews when necessary
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology may be considered
• P.Eng. licensed or licensing process underway with evidence of progress and planned completion date within 1 year – preferred and would be a definite asset
• Five – ten years work experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry
• Three to five years management experience in a manufacturing environment, in an engineering or technical role
• Project Management skills and experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design.
• Knowledge of the requirements of IATF/TS16949 and ISO14001.
• Knowledge and practical experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow.
• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks.
• A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved.
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings.
• Quality Control background is an asset including problem solving, root cause analysis and statistical process control
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach.
• Interest in developing the technical skills of direct and indirect reports through both internal and external training.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole.
• Strong work ethic and a self-starter, able to set the direction for personal and department goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience in design for assembly and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention
• Effective working skills of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong CAD skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Motion Time study Capability
• PLC/HMI, Instrumentation and automated vision system knowledge
• Demonstrated multi-discipline sound Engineering knowledge including Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, and Metallurgical