Industrial Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

Magna International; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Ontario to lead industrialization of new product launches and drive cost savings and flow improvements. You will develop layouts, establish labour standards, and manage projects in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a recognized Engineering degree, 3–5 years of industrial experience, PFMEA and value stream mapping expertise, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Engineering program.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in time and motion direct labour measurement.
• Experience with product and process flow development.
• Experience in PFMEA development.
• Plant layout experience required.
• Value Stream Mapping experience preferred.
• Must have excellent teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Proven understanding of lean manufacturing concepts, mechanical equipment and processes.
• Excellent organization, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must have proven negotiating skills combined with the ability to handle stressful situations professionally.
• Must be self-motivated and able to carry projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written).
• Proficient use of MS Office applications, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Measure, Analyse and Improve production processes specifically related to product flow.
• Develop, revise and implement equipment and process layouts.
• Develop, implement and monitor labour standards for all equipment and processes.
• Establish line balance standard through use of MOST and Time study methods.
• Develop timing plans for new product / project implementation.
• Document processes through process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, Value Stream Maps, Layouts etc.
• Validation / verification of new processes to ensure capability to requirements.
• Responsible for Project management.
• Develop Lean Manufacturing standards.
• Work with production personnel to help implement cost savings and process improvement ideas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean manufacturing

PFMEA

Value Stream Mapping

Leadership

Time study

Process flow

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Magna International is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Ontario to lead industrialization of new product launches and drive cost savings and flow improvements. You will develop layouts, establish labour standards, and manage projects in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a recognized Engineering degree, 3–5 years of industrial experience, PFMEA and value stream mapping expertise, and strong communication skills in English.