Industrial Engineer

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing production processes, including quality control, inventory control, logistics and cost analysis.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, PFMEA, control plans, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in an automotive or manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in engineering principles applicable to industrial processes.
• Strong ability to analyze systems and drive improvements.
• Experience with PFMEA, lean manufacturing, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and Control Plans is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PFMEA documents and review RPN reductions monthly.
• Ensure assembly processes follow lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, poka-yoke).
• Lead continuous improvement meetings with multiple departments.
• Create change notices for manufacturing process improvements and update docs.
• Maintain process documentation, operator instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Conduct cycle time studies and identify manufacturing inefficiencies.

Skills

Time Management

Team Work

Research and Analysis

Problem Solving

Planning and Organization

Communication

Decision making

Quality focus

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

The Industrial Engineer designs, develops, tests, and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination.

Core Competencies

• Time Management


• Energy and Stress


• Team Work


• Research and Analysis


• Providing Consultation


• Mathematical Reasoning


• Communication


• Problem Solving


• Planning and Organization


• Ethics and Integrity


• Creative and Innovative Thinking


• Coaching and Mentoring


• Mediating and Negotiating


• Development and Continual Learning


• Accountability and Dependability


• Decision making and Judgement


• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations

Job Duties

• (Control Plans are currently done by QA)


• Maintain Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents. Conduct monthly reviews for RPN reductions and corrective action updates.


• (Rework instructions are currently done by QA)


• Ensuring that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke).


• Conduct regular continuous improvement meetings with multiple departments. Document cost saving improvements for monthly review with senior management.


• Create Document Change Notices (DCCF) as related to manufacturing process improvements and update required documents.


• Maintain manufacturing process documentation, Operator Work Instructions, Work Cycle Breakdown, Packaging Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams.


• Conduct cycle time studies for equipment run at rate. Conduct periodic cycle time studies for manufacturing inefficiencies or improvements.


• Maintain press and assembly equipment GAP reports.


• Manage PLM press capacity and press assignments.


• Manage all packaging issues related issues, internal or external. Maintain a fleet log of containers and racks.


• Track and maintain Research and Development projects for periodic reviews for Tax incentives.


• Maintain Customer Tooling and Equipment logs, conduct audits to ensure labeling is maintained. Assist in any customer audits.


• Manage plant lay-out updates and assist with facility construction projects.


• Assist with Small Prog. And transfer Press Benchmarking monthly meeting.

Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering


• Project Management skills and experience, if no full-time work 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 and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow.


• Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets.


• Excellent planning and organizational skills.


• 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 including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial


• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach.


• Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.


• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.