Process Engineer

Southmedic Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Mileage & Expenses Reimbursement

Retirement Program - RRSP matching

Benefits - medical, dental, vision

Perks - discounts from local partners

Education Reimbursement

Engagement - social activities

Job summary

Southmedic Inc. in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a Process Engineer to identify and implement improvements that boost quality and production efficiency.

You will work within our Quality System and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet patient-focused outcomes. The role requires a technical diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering, hands-on experience in production and automation, and proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• An effective communicator with clear written and verbal skills.
• Strong ability to understand how all steps in a process relate to each other.
• Technical diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in production manufacturing and automation is preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with the Southmedic Quality System.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by eliminating waste.
• Identify and deliver manufacturing cost reductions.
• Design and implement changes to work cells, equipment and tooling.
• Develop processes and validate automation to ensure part quality.
• Support development and build of new manufacturing products and processes.
• Investigate and procure new automation equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve inputs and reduce costs.
• Improve troubleshooting skills of production operators.
• Obtain ESA and PHSR approvals on equipment as required.
• Document validations, PV runs, IOPQ trials and ISO requirements.
• Be accountable for departmental operations.
• Work with customers to meet design requirements per company philosophy.
• Oversee drawings and technical information related to products.

Skills

Effective communicator

Analytical thinking

Experience in production manufacturing

Education

Technical diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southmedic is known globally as an innovative, high quality Canadian medical device manufacturer. At Southmedic you will enjoy an open-minded culture that fosters individual growth and career development within a dynamic team. Southmedic believes in continually investing in our staff; allowing you to reach your full potential through ongoing training and development. You will engage with a team that values respect, accountability and integrity.

We are looking for a Process Engineer – a skilled individual that supports our goal in finding a better way. This role identifies and implements process improvements that positively impact quality and production efficiencies.

What You Will Do

• Shall ensure that all business is performed with attention to detail and is done in accordance with the Southmedic Quality System, mission and values.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through the elimination of waste.
• Identify and deliver manufacturing cost reductions.
• Recommend, design and implement changes to current work cells, equipment and tooling.
• Develop processes and validate automation equipment to ensure part quality.Solving manufacturing challenges brought forth by operators, supervisors, and management.
• Assist and provide guidance to the development, design and build of new manufacturing products and processes.
• Investigate, research, and procure new automation equipment.
• Work with various suppliers to develop and improve process inputs to improve part quality and/or decrease part costs.
• Improve the troubleshooting skills of production operatives and support functions.
• Responsible for the tasks associated with acquiring ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) and PHSR (Pre-Start Health and Safety Review) approval on equipment.
• Complete documentation for Validations, PV runs, IOPQ trials and ISO requirements
• Shall be accountable and responsible to have a thorough knowledge of his/her departmental operations.
• Works diligently with customers to ensure that their design requirements are met and are done in accordance with Southmedic Inc.’s philosophy.
• Oversees all drawings and technical information relating to these products.

What We Need

• An individual must be an effective communicator
• Linear thinking skills and a strong understanding of how all steps in a process relate to each other
• Technical diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Experience in production manufacturing and automation
• Proficient in design software such as SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft software.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Mileage & Expenses Reimbursement – for business related travel.
• Retirement Program - Southmedic will match RRSP contributions in our program that employees can begin participating on their first day.
• Benefits - Our group benefit plan covers medical, dental, vision, and other health needs, including our employee assistance program.
• Perks – Southmedic employees enjoy a variety of perks and discounts from local corporate partners like fitness memberships, events, and more!
• Education Reimbursement - Our continuing education program provides financial assistance for training and education courses.
• Engagement - We hold a number of social activities during the year including BBQ's, giveaways, and employee activities.

Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

Al may be used as part of the recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Southmedicis committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team!

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Southmedicis committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team!