Process Engineer

Autoliv; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Company events

Family events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv in Canada is seeking a Process Engineer to lead lean manufacturing initiatives, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across dye range and blocking departments. The role focuses on developing KPIs and training associates on their impact to performance.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other teams, implement root-cause analysis, monitor progress, and deliver training programs to strengthen capabilities and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and problem-solving.
• Analyze performance in Dye Range and Blocking departments.
• Develop, implement, and track KPIs to measure efficiency.
• Train and coach associates on KPIs and CI practices.
• Facilitate root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Evaluate and optimize equipment, workflows, and processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and others.
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen capabilities.
• Monitor project progress and report metrics to leadership.
• Foster accountability to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

KPI Development

Training

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer

Reporting to Plant Manager, Process Engineer will be responsible for leading lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and enhance efficiency and performance. Develop and define KPI’s and train associates on them and how they impact them. Develop the process to improve KPI’s with those associates.

What you’ll do:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze and monitor performance within the Dye Range and Blocking departments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Train and coach associates on KPIs, continuous improvement practices, and their impact on business performance.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve process, quality, and productivity issues.
• Evaluate and optimize equipment, materials, workflows, and manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to support operational goals.
• Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen employee capabilities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress, measure results, and communicate performance metrics to leadership.
• Foster accountability and ownership at all levels of the organization to achieve business objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement methodologies, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset.

Additional information:

Salary range for the role: $85,000- $92,000 annually

This is a newly created position

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: As part of our recruitment process, Autoliv may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support the screening, assessment, and evaluation of job applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.