Purpose of Role:

The Manufacturing Engineering II role is to be the liaison between Engineering and the Manufacturing teams with a focus on improving manufacturing and assembly processes to increase productivity and reduce costs as well as develop strategies for improving quality and reducing defects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Using SolidWorks, add manufacturing details to existing drawings, and to new designs, to outline the optimal manufacturing process for welding, machining, electrical / mechanical assembly, and paint
• Jig, fixture, part and process design using SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and coordinating release into production with ECN
• Liaise with various internal and external groups to handle exceptions and constructively communicate resolution
• Identify and define incident-based & systematic problems, and implement temporary corrective actions & containment
• Assess manufacturability & manufacturing structure for new products, existing products, insourcing and outsourcing
• Able to create and interpret complex / multi-discipline blueprints
• Communicate constructively, effectively and enthusiastically with all levels within the organization. Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Estimate timelines pertaining to manufacturing, rework, design, and other related activity
• Strictly follow safety requirements, including but not limited to wearing PPE, assessing hazards, & ensuring best practices are being followed
• Display strong written & verbal communication skills, particularly in the area of technical writing
• Respond to problems / exceptions and initiate NCR, interim actions, and containment. Provide leadership and guidance to peers & peer groups
• Coordinate containment in multiple facilities and branches as required
• Assess urgency and severity of issues and implement measurable and sustainable corrective actions
• Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis to identify true root cause & associated corrective actions to permanently correct known problems
• Update drawing details in SolidWorks & AutoCAD to provide clarity or specification, not including structural or functional details
• Create & implement concise SOP and detailed Work Instructions within all departments as required concisely and audit for conformance
• Communicate with Vendors to identify Root Cause and audit effectiveness of corrective actions. Attend vendor facilities as required to resolve issues
• Lead Internal Quality Audits, including scheduling, delegation, and reporting
• Create and revise SOP’s according to current and revised practices
• Participate in / assist with CWB audits, including scheduling and reporting
• Conduct PDI confidently, assertively, and autonomously. Identify, create & implement MQS and other associated corrective actions to reduce PDI issue recurrence & improve overall rig Quality performance
• Perform ECN revisions & process within PDM for approval
• Provide accurate Contract Manufacturing estimation & quotation & manage quoted product from initiation to completion
• Identify improvement opportunities, present ROI and justification to all levels of management, manage implementation, and measure results
• Create & implement drawing standards within MPE and consult with other peer groups to implement same

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum National Diploma in Engineering
• Trade Certification in any recognized discipline would be an asset
• Training / certification in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project is an asset
• Training / certification in Drawing / drafting Techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow definition, Project Management, Planning & Scheduling, Manufacturing Estimating is an asset

Experience

• Two to Five (2-5) years’ Experience using 3D parametric design software and 2D CAD software
• Two to Five (2-5) years Hands on experience and exposure in a conventional Heavy Equipment Manufacturing environment
• Or Three (3) + years’ Experience working in any Manufacturing or Industrial setting
• Trade experience in any Mechanical or Electrical discipline would be an asset
• Experience in ISO 9001 background

Working Conditions

• Factory/office environment
• Able to stand or sit for long periods
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environment with noise, dirt, dust, moving equipment.