Process Engineer

SPX; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Mississauga seeks a highly motivated Process Engineer with a strong lean manufacturing background. The role involves developing and optimizing production processes, leading continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a B.S. in a related engineering field and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive compensation and various training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages

Educational assistance and leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Good understanding of BOMs and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Review current processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement changes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide input for new products.
• Utilize Lean methodologies to improve process layouts and material flow.

Skills

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Critical thinking skills

Project management

Process development/improvement

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Formal LEAN Manufacturing training or certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

A business unit of SPX Technologies, Sigma-Omega Corporation is a Toronto-based manufacturer of highly engineered hydronic heating and cooling equipment. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer with a strong lean manufacturing background. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing; the Process Engineer will develop, implement, and optimize production processes. He/she will have a large playfield to make great things happen. He/she will have the freedom to define processes, create material flow or pull systems, and lead continuous improvement projects.

This individual will lead operational projects including the development of metrics to drive the right behavior, leadership coaching and training on new tool/process usage, data analysis and proposal of new business solutions.

He/she must be able to create momentum and excitement to implement changes on the shop floor, have entrepreneurial thinking, be a self-starter and should be able to identify areas for improvement and implement them in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Review current state process, identify bottlenecks and implement changes to create flow.
• Study and identify resource needs, ergonomic solutions, tooling, and fixtures.
• Work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to provide relevant input to deploy new products for manufacturability.
• Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety, quality, maximize yield, and improve capacity in cost-effective means.
• Work with production staff to identify opportunities for design changes for existing products that would enable better manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Lead quality function deployment activities to ensure Poka yokes are institutionalized in high-risk processes in order to eliminate the risk of poor quality (PFMEA, Control Plans, etc.).
• Utilize Lean methodologies to improve process layouts, material flow, and 8 waste reductions.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved. Do it right the first-time mentality.
• Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, method sheets or standard work, and routings for associated processes.
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles. Reduce waste, create material flow, 5S initiatives, lead continuous improvement projects, etc.
• Lead implementation of Engineering Changes to ensure a smooth transition between revisions.
• Disposition of non-conforming material and elevate preventive action initiatives internally and with suppliers.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Formal LEAN Manufacturing training or certification is an asset

Competencies

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated working experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Excellent critical thinking skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Great project management skills and ability to influence changes
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent
• Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc)
• Strong team diversity: the ability to work with direct labour to understand their challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using a structured approach.

• Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies.
• Must be able to break down complex issues into workable pieces
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying sensible control to eliminate or reduce risks
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and electrical drawings
• Strong use of common work tools (word, excel, access, etc.)

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.