Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering Technologis
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Date Posted: 7/26/2010 - Calgary
Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering Technologis
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for efficiency, quality and manufacturing process improvements within the Gienow Window & Doors’ Calgary facility. To ensure success within this environment, the candidate must have a strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Process Flow, Value Stream Mapping, Takt and Cycletime adjustments as it applies to Manufacturing. A good knowledge of jig, fixture and machine part design is also required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering degree or Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technologist diploma with a minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Intermediate or better drafting experience using AutoCad and Inventor.
- Ability to lead and manage projects.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Strong mechanical understanding and background.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Functions well working independently and in team environments.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop tooling for process improvements within through-put, quality & product requirements.
- Perform time studies, balance process to takt time & prepare system labour change requests.
- Prepare work instructions and carry out shop floor training.
- Maintain a close relationship with Production Managers and Maintenance staff.
- Work with Engineering Product Development staff to implement new products.
- Be a project member and/or leader for new machine, process and product implementations.
- Review processes and derive continuous improvement strategies and develop project plans to implement.
- Prepare opportunity documentation outlining benefits to the company and Return on Investment evaluations (RIOs).
- Prepare plant layout change requests and facilitate physical moves of equipment with Maintenance and Production.
- Manage work from outside Subcontractors and outsource tool manufacturing if in-house resources are not available, ensuring on-time tool procurement.
AUTHORITY:
- Authority to shut down equipment if there are any safety or quality concerns in the use of the equipment.
- Sign off temporary Engineering changes and Work Instructions.
- Decisions made regarding outside supply of tooling and in-house process improvement action items.
ADDITIONAL ASSETS:
- Working experience in a window and/or door manufacturing facility.
- C.E.T. with ASET or other provincial association.
- E.I.T. or P.Eng with APEGGA or other provincial association.
- Other related technical degrees, diplomas and/or certificates.
- Knowledge of national / provincial building codes, safety regulations, etc.
- Member of related technical associations, councils, boards, etc.
- Attendance and participation at professional development training seminars.Closing Date: 8/26/2010
To ApplyIf you feel you are the positive team player with the initiative we are looking for, please forward, fax or email your resume with covering letter, stating which position you are interested in. We appreciate your response, and will be in touch if we can offer an interview.
Human Resources
Gienow Windows and Doors
7140 40th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2C 2B6
Fax: (403) 279-2615
e-mail:staffing@gienow.com
