Industrial Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & CI

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. You will focus on quality control, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing principles while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires a university engineering degree, strong project management, and hands-on problem solving. You will lead continuous improvement and document changes across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Control Plans are currently done by QA.
• Maintain PFMEA documents; conduct monthly reviews for RPN reductions and corrective action updates.
• 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) 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; periodic cycle time studies for inefficiencies or improvements.
• Maintain press and assembly equipment GAP reports.
• Manage PLM press capacity and press assignments.
• Manage packaging issues; maintain 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 customer audits.
• Manage plant layout updates and assist with facility construction projects.
• Assist with Small Prog. And transfer Press Benchmarking monthly meeting.

Skills

Time management

Team work

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Planning and organization

Communication

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

DMF/DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. You will focus on quality control, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing principles while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires a university engineering degree, strong project management, and hands-on problem solving. You will lead continuous improvement and document changes across manufacturing processes.