Process Engineer

Ford Motor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Process Engineer in Windsor, Canada. This role involves supporting Manufacturing Process Engineering activities, driving improvements in safety, quality, and productivity, and applying analytical techniques to enhance manufacturing processes. Candidates should have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to diverse engineering teams and implement Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Machining departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Customer orientation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma principles

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

College/Technical Diploma

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

Visual Factory Management

Job description

Process Engineer

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: College/ Technical Diploma or equivalent. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing solutions that drive measurable improvements in production.

Preferred Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.

Experience:

• Proficient in customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS).
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks to achieve results while effectively organizing and managing multiple priorities.
• Proven willingness to take a participatory approach to union relations, function as a collaborative team player, and serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the entire production organization (both hourly and salaried personnel).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, including practical application of Lean tools such as 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), Kanban, Poka-yoke (mistake-proofing), and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficient in the use of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Ability to independently assign work to trades and technicians as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Visual Factory Management.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Machining departments.
• Perform tooling trials and capability studies.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes.
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Operations guidelines.
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements