Process Engineering Co-Op

IKO; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Hawkesbury, Canada seeks a Process Engineer Co-op to provide technical leadership and optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. You will lead teams to develop SOPs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Process Engineer, you will design, install and commission new production units, monitor modifications, and collaborate with plant staff to improve efficiency, safety and output while meeting supply needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering.
• Understanding of TQM and TPM and how to implement them.
• Strong detail and conceptual design skills.
• Experience managing projects within cost and scheduling constraints.
• Experience with monitoring and process reports.

Responsibilities

• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Working closely with the plant engineer to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
• Develop and implement standardized processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct audits and implement 5S methodologies across the plant to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
• Assuming responsibility for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of plant processes
• Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC knowledge (ControlLogix/RSLogix)

Job description

Reporting to the Process Engineer, the Process Engineer Co-op provides technical leadership to optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. This would include leading teams of hourly employees and staff to develop SOP's. The candidate should have practical experience in continuous improvement.

Description

Reporting to the Process Engineer, the Process Engineer Co-op provides technical leadership to optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. This would include leading teams of hourly employees and staff to develop SOP's. The candidate should have practical experience in continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary from $23.50 - $26.50 per hour.

The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

When you join us you will:

• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Working closely with the plant engineer to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
• Develop and implement standardized processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct audits and implement 5S methodologies across the plant to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
• Assuming responsibility for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of plant processes
• Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
• A good understanding of TQM and TPM and how to implement
• Basic detail and conceptual design skills
• Manages projects within cost and scheduling constraints
• Monitoring and process reports
• Project implementation skills from initial planning stages to completion
• Computer skills (Please specify what programs/software candidate must be proficient with) - AutoCAD, knowledge of PLC’s preferred (ControlLogix/ RS logic)

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.