Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly to lead Manufacturing Engineering activities in the plant. You will partner with Engineering and Production to optimize design for manufacturability, develop MBOMs, and define detailed work instructions and tooling requirements for assembly.

You will drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, support start-up production processes, and ensure effective documentation control while collaborating with

Qualifications

• University Degree or College diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering; or Skilled Trades License with 10+ years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist for a heavy equipment manufacturer.
• Excellent working knowledge of Team Center, Oracle and Maximo.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space.
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering leadership and direction to Engineering and Production.
• Transfer shop ideas/knowledge to Engineering.
• Influence product design upfront with DFM analysis and authorize production requirements.
• Lead the development of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM).
• Develop detailed work instructions, standard work hours, and tool requirements for the build process.
• Provide shop floor processing support in Assembly.
• Lead continuous process improvements with Production teams.
• Coordinate tooling requirements with Tool Engineering.
• Support initial start-up Production processes (Manufacturing Validation Build/First Piece Inspection).
• Oversee standard hour development and monitor process efficiencies.
• Provide technical documentation control support to Production and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on process improvements with Manufacturing Engineering and others.
• Record issues in Maximo and monitor process effectiveness.
• Lead MBOM estimates for assembly bids and support new business opportunities.

Skills

Team Center

Oracle

Maximo

Independent thinking

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/College degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or Skilled Trades License

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Staff, Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly

Key Job Elements:

• Work directly with Engineering to provide Manufacturing Engineering leadership and direction
• Work closely with Production staff and transfer shop ideas/knowledge to Engineering
• Manage the influence of product design upfront with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Analysis and authorize acceptance of design including production requirements and limitations
• Lead the development of the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM)
• Guide the development of the detailed work instruction, standard work hours and direct the definition of tool requirements to support build process
• Provide shop floor processing support and guidance in the Assembly departments
• Lead the Production teams in the development and implementation of continuous process improvements
• Coordinate with the Tool Engineering department to define tooling requirements
• Support initial start-up Production processes (Manufacturing Validation Build/Product Launch Process/First Piece Inspection)
• Oversee Manufacturing Engineering standard hour development and monitor process efficiencies
• Provide effective process/manufacturing engineering leadership to the shop floor
• Provide technical documentation control support to Production, as required
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and all other key stakeholders on process improvements
• Monitor process effectiveness and record issues in Maximo database
• Lead the development and management of Manufacturing Engineering Assembly Bid and Proposal estimates and support the acquisition of new business opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or College diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering; or Skilled Trades License with 10+ years equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist for a heavy equipment manufacturer
• Excellent working knowledge of Team Center, Oracle and Maximo
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of Team Center, Oracle and Maximo
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with shop floor employees in a unionized environment

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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