Automotive Project Engineer: Launch & Process Excellence

Tiercon; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive supplier company is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Project Engineer in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves providing program leadership, developing engineering documentation, and collaborating with quality and supplier teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and a relevant engineering degree. This position is an opportunity to contribute to various projects and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in program launches.
• 5-10 years experience in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong assets: tool design, just in time sequencing, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for executing CMM / Gauge fixtures with Quality Dept input.
• Responsible for executing packaging (WIP and F / G).
• Prepare and present procurement documents and business cases for assignments.
• Develop and update Core documentation during launch.
• Assist & Maintain business documents (BOM, VSM, Asset Tracking, and Balance Sheet).
• Complete Pre-production builds and coordinate shipments of samples and equipment.
• Participate in upfront inputs in design analysis and costing.
• Work with suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability is being considered.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Support with GR&R and capability studies for product and equipment.
• Lead or Assist Special Projects and continuous improvement.
• Assist with new business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

APQP

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Computer applications

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

Injection moulding

Paint application

Stamping

Roll forming

Assembly processes

Job description

Current opening for an existing vacancy

Company Overview :

Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry in Project Engineering at one of our Stoney Creek facilities .

Job Summary & Reporting Structure :

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible to provide Program Leadership and Customer Interface as assigned by PM and EM (APQP meetings, conduct paint / mould / assembly trials).

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for executing CMM / Gauge fixtures with Quality Dept input.
• Responsible for execute packaging (WIP and F / G).
• Prepare and present procurement documents and business cases for assignments.
• Develop and update Core documentation during launch. i.e. OIN, PFD, PFMEA.
• Assist & Maintain business documents (BOM, VSM, Asset Tracking, and Balance Sheet).
• Complete Pre-production builds and coordinate shipments of samples and equipment.
• Participate in upfront inputs in the areas of design analysis and costing.
• Work with suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability is being considered.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Support with GR&R and capability studies or product and or equipment.
• Assist with cost validation at each APQP gate (cycle time, material cost, accuracy).
• Lead or Assist Special Projects and continuous improvement.
• Assist with new business development activities.
• Participate with other departments in identifying, analyzing and implementing corrective actions to non-conformances or production / quality problems.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Program or Engineering Manager.
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Engineering Degree or Diploma preferably Mechanical or Chemical OR Equivalent working experience.
• Demonstrated strong skills in communication, leadership, project management, technical writing, APQP, Root cause, GD&T and computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience in injection moulding, paint application, stamping, roll forming and assembly processes
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in program launches
• Minimum 5-10 years experience in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong assets : tool design, just in time sequencing and cost estimating.

Tiercon Corp. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. At Tiercon we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Tiercon Corp. welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Tiercon will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs. Please contact Tiercon Human Resources at .

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