CNC Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer

Almag Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance CNC operations and drive efficiency. The role involves optimizing production processes, managing technical aspects of new product introductions, and ensuring quality control through robust analysis. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in CNC programming, project management, and lean methodologies, contributing to a competitive benefits package that promotes career growth and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Health care spending account

Education assistance program

Health and dental

Life AD&D

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in CNC programming and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with aluminium extrusion processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC production operations.
• Conduct workflow analysis and improve manufacturing layout.
• Perform testing to qualify new products and processes.

Skills

CNC programming

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Post-secondary bachelor’s degree in engineering

Technical diploma

Tools

Mastercam

AutoCAD

Edgecam

3D CAD software

Job description

The CNC Process / Continuous Improvement Engineer will take responsibility for design, control, and optimization of existing CNC production operations as well as new quotations to drive new business. The ideal candidate will pro-actively work on quotations and process improvements with sales and the production teams utilizing data analysis, observations, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the POSITION are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Direct involvement with development of CNC programs, CNC fixtures, Tooling selection and quotation for new projects.
• Direct involvement in developing new and improving existing processes to maximize production KPIs.
• Analysis and management support for optimizing production rates and yields.
• Optimizing equipment availability and performance, ensure process related downtime is investigated and addressed.
• Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and manufacturing layout.
• Determines and performs appropriate testing for the purpose of qualifying a new product, process, or technology.
• Validates process controls ensure product quality, understand variables associated with product quality and optimizes the process to ensure good results.
• Understands aluminium metallurgy as it applies to ALMAG product.
• Responsible for the research, introduction and implementation of automated processes and technologies.
• Drives process understanding and control, through FMEA, Control Plans and capability studies as required.
• Manages the technical aspects of the New Product Introduction Process as it applies to operations (NPI).
• Establishes and upkeeps product / process recipes including special instructions.
• Supports product trials including coaching production crews and establishing standardization.
• Ownership of the extrusion PFMEA and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Supports technical review, development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Provides support to shift supervisors and crews including studies, problem solving, investigations, and technical training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in CNC programming, design of CNC fixtures, Tool selection, CNC based quotations, managing process improvement projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Knowledge of Mastercam, Edgecam and Key Creator an asset.
• Has knowledge of various fabrication processes including CNC, cutting, milling, punching and secondary aluminium finishing operations (anodizing, painting, etc).
• Experienced in material / product flow optimization, identification of inefficiencies and waste through lean manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of aluminium extrusions as it applies to secondary operations.
• Experience with key Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts including PFMEA, root cause analysis, Value stream mapping

Education

• Post-secondary bachelor’s degree in engineering field or technical diploma with equivalent experience.
• Root cause analysis such as Six Sigma, Red-X, Genin Tsuikyu, Kaizen, 8D, training and experience.
• Training and experience in providing quotations for CNC operations.
• Training and experience in Project Management.
• Training and experience in developing and managing of process specifications and standards.
• Training and experience with PFMEA & Control Plans.
• Able to read and understand 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, proficient in (GD&T).
• Experience in AutoCAD and 3D cad software.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Must have good command of English, written & oral
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Self-motivated and passionate individual, who has a high sense of urgency, thrives with a wide variety of work, and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.
• Provides leadership to cross functional teams for investigations, studies, and projects.
• Extensive understanding of CNC processes and tooling selection.
• Able to perform in a team environment with a broad cross section of people capabilities and roles.
• Proven project management skills with ability to bring projects to closure on time and within budget.
• Proven experienced in change control management.
• Proven experienced working and managing outsource vendors.
• Ability to use data analysis techniques to analyse failure history and trends.
• Must have excellent computer knowledge, proficient in MS Office, advanced spreadsheet skills combined with strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to solve problems at a root cause level, and determine corrective actions necessary to sustain improvements.
• Effective time management skills.
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company.

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Gym memberships