Job Description
Engineer - Process
The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects, developing sequences of operations, estimating time requirements for each, and preparing operation sheets.
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.
Performance Expectations
- Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
- Attend Advanced Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
- Interface with suppliers of raw materials and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
- Investigate and resolve specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
- Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges, and capital investment costs if required.
- Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
- Conduct time studies.
- Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigations.
- Regularly review all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
- Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
- Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction, and repair tasks.
- Define materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
- Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
- Assume project management roles to coordinate involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians, and suppliers.
Credentials
- Post-secondary education in Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum three years of related experience.
- Knowledge and work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC, and special-purpose machines.
- Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD&T.
- Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining (e.g., AutoCAD, CAD/CAM, SolidWorks).
Desired Characteristics
- Able to interact with supervisors or managers and work within teams of engineers and technicians on common projects.
- Attend professional development seminars and conferences as needed.
What Linamar Has To Offer
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Community outreach supporting local and global initiatives and charities.
- Social committees and sports teams.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across industries and markets worldwide. From our entrepreneurial beginnings to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. With the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact alongside motivated and engaged colleagues.
Linamar is committed to accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations will be provided upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.