Process Engineer

Multimatic; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic is seeking an individual to manage equipment, oversee vendor interactions, and drive continuous improvement within the organization. This role involves significant collaboration across departments and adherence to industry standards. The successful candidate will partake in optimizing processes and managing detailed documentation while ensuring compliance with both financial and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in equipment management and vendor interactions.
• Knowledge in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and present monthly issues.
• Order and coordinate new equipment, ensuring compliance.
• Engage in continuous improvement and process documentation.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Vendor management

Documentation

Project management

Process capability analysis

Job description

Key Responsibilities And Authorities

• Retrieve and monitor assigned work center performance, maintain, update, and present monthly open issues. Participate in continuous improvement opportunities on new/existing equipment, using data to support findings.
• Order new equipment for the Mechanisms Group, including machine, tooling, and programming specifications. Coordinate development, delivery, and integration while working with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial and manufacturing/layout requirements.
• Travel locally and internationally (as required) to participate in onsite meetings and acceptance trials.
• Attend quote meetings and develop detailed costed equipment quotes. Review, revise with management, and distribute approved copies. Support costing provided, based on existing data or budgetary costs.
• Issue RFQ’s to vendors with clear requirements, specifications, and process steps to ensure comprehensive responses. Develop internal and external packaging requirements with the Packaging Engineer.
• Review vendor quotes thoroughly, ensure they meet RFQ requirements, seek clarification, and justify costs.
• Hold and lead open issues meetings, schedule, document minutes, and follow up on tasks across departments.
• Support customer visits during production and assembly, representing the department professionally and as an ambassador of the company.
• Develop capital approval packages, follow up on approvals, and manage purchase orders and invoices within budgets.
• Support development of inline plastics processing technologies and assist in creating lineside documentation for turnkey processes.
• Work safely, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure completion of PHSR, ergonomic, and environmental assessments on new equipment, documenting all processes.
• Investigate potential vendors for new processes and technologies, pursue NDAs, and review vendor viability with the team.
• Coordinate vendor training sessions for involved departments and personnel.
• Participate in or lead program meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, LPAs, TPMs, and J.H.S.C. activities.
• Collaborate with departments to address line issues, ensure shipment deadlines, and support qualification of parts and processes.
• Work with the Mechanisms Group on divisional goals and directives.
• Complete tasks related to ECNs, DMNs, launch issues, quality issues, and flawless launches, providing evidence and confirming closure.
• Develop process documentation, including setup instructions, process flow diagrams, safety procedures, and PFMEAs.
• Maintain process capability, conduct time studies, and investigate bottlenecks with supporting departments.
• Review and revise materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Adhere to departmental, divisional, and group standards, including IATF, ISO14001, WHMIS, and customer-specific standards.
• Support team members and gain knowledge in packaging cost development.
• Attend relevant training locally and internationally.
• Participate in GP-12/Containment activities to address manufacturing defects upstream.
• Support design for manufacturing, milestone reviews, prototype builds, and open issues meetings with MTC.
• Engage directly with supervisors, lead hands, and operators.
• Knowledge of core tools used in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• File and archive departmental documentation systematically.
• Practice Kaizen principles and participate in related activities.
• Perform other duties, including special projects, as required.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

If interested, apply by sending your cover letter and resume.

We thank all candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are committed to fair, accessible, and inclusive employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.