Equipment Engineer

Muir Tapes and Adhesives (MTA), is a leading supplier to automotive and industrial manufacturers. Over the past 65 years, the company has grown and evolved into a leader of custom tape solutions to a wide range of customers, from key automotive part manufacturers to unique industrial manufacturers. We are a customer centric organization, driven to succeed. We operate with a continuous improvement mindset and a culture of ONE TEAM working together to achieve greatness. Our sole mission is “to help manufacturers make things better.”

MTA operates in two manufacturing plants, Oakville and London, with over 20 machines.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role of the Equipment Engineer is to develop MTA’s equipment strategy for current and new products, by identifying new technologies and ideas that reduce costs, increase equipment efficiency and effectiveness, and improve process yield. They’ll work closely with key functional areas including Sales, Operations, Solutions Development Team, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Finance.

The role requires technical creativity, strong initiative, and follow-through in planning and executing equipment related projects, guaranteeing their successful implementation on time and budget.

This is a hands-on position involving acquisition, maintenance and troubleshooting automated equipment, validation (transfer to production) and be able to interface well with other departments to collaborate in cross-functional teams.

1. Manage design, procurement, installation, and qualification of process and facilities-related equipment for lamination, slitting and die cutting machines, for our manufacturing facilities.
2. Manage communication with external vendors selected for equipment projects.
3. Analyze manufacturing and facilities equipment performance to identify and implement continuous improvement ideas that reduce costs, increase equipment efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Provide guidance for safe installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of facilities and process equipment.
5. Develop and write equipment documentation (i.e., VMP, URS, FAT, Equipment IQ/OQ/PQ, DOE, and SOPs).
6. Project manage overall improvements, replacements and new equipment implementation plans. This includes budget, schedule definition and tracking.
7. Define engineering budget and control its execution.
8. Define and track the department KPIs and execute action plans when needed.
9. Partner with cross functional teams to evaluate design and processes related to manufacturing equipment improvement.
10. Write Verification/Validation protocols (I/OQ, PQ) and related technical reports to support the transfer of equipment into Production.
11. Perform equipment IQ/OQ/PQ and provide troubleshooting support on equipment as required.
12. Work closely with operations to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training plans for individuals involved with the operation and the maintenance of equipment.
13. Provide technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing floor in minimizing production downtime and ensuring quality products in a fast pace and high-volume manufacturing environment.
14. Execute maintenance work when required.
15. Update procedures and processes to help maintain and improve integrity of machinery and facility equipment.

1. Mechanical Engineering University Degree is a must.
2. Minimum of 3 years of (hands on) experience in equipment engineering, ideally in converting industry (lamination, slitting, die cutting, sharpening and CNC equipment).
3. Experience with equipment validation process (URS, FAT/SAT, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
4. Project Management and coordination experience associated with the execution of capital projects.
5. Proficient in Auto CAD.
6. Proficient in Ms. Office (specially Ms. Excel).
7. Experience with equipment design.
8. Experience in process development, acceptance testing and qualification of equipment (Experience in the design, specification, procurement, inspection, testing, commissioning, review & acceptance of major mechanical equipment).
9. Hands on experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.
10. Working knowledge and experience with Ontario regulatory standards for mechanical and electrical equipment.
11. Working knowledge and experience with Ontario regulatory standards for Health and safety.
12. Converting, automotive, or similar experience highly preferred.