Senior Manufacturing Engineer

At Deco Automotive, company culture is central to the work experience. Employees at Deco enjoy many different company benefits including:

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts, subsidized cafeteria, and year-round access to a private park)
• Four (4) paid personal days
• Seven (7) paid sick/emergency days
• Three (3) paid family emergency days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program 
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

Responsible for the flawless launch of new assembly lines, conceptualizing and developing assembly processes; identifying and finding solutions for quality and manufacturing issues; onboarding and leading an integrator; and ramping up to SOP. Lead homeline development events to meet customer dimensional and production requirements.  Manage launch activities, engineering changes, and VAVE activities. Support quality fast response meetings and troubleshoot production issues on the line. Update and create PFMEA’s, process flows, work instructions and understand the product GD&T. 

• Engineering Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum five to eight (5-8) years related experience within an automotive assembly or similar manufacturing industry 
• Experience in managing assembly line design, build, fabrication, and integration required
• Able to read and interpret GD&T, CAD drawings, and experience with AutoCAD
• Good knowledge of MIG welding aluminum and galvanized steel
• Knowledge of stamping and hydroforming processes
• Proven project management skills
• Experience leading an assembly integrator
• Great communication skills and presentation skills for customer interface
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to support daily and weekend overtime requirements to meet customer needs
• Flexible to travel within North America as well as overseas

• Handle medium to large size projects from inception to completion with moderate follow-up by leadership.
• Develop assembly processes from scratch: integrator sourcing, layout, process flow, cycle time charts, weld map, datum scheme, PFMEA, and ergonomic assessment.
• Identify potential manufacturing and quality issues during design phase and develop robust product and process solutions to minimize impact to Deco and customer
• Conducts appropriate Manpower efficiency studies
• Prepares reports, charts, and other documentation required for engineering projects
• Update and maintain Deco’s build standards and catalogue of acceptable parts.
• Works with all departments and customers to design solutions that improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety and maintenance related issues 
• Assists in developing material handling logistics 
• Reviews, monitors, and co-ordinates tooling design, build, and capital budgets
• Supervises equipment relocation and installation to Deco Automotive
• Assists in setting up preventative maintenance program for new equipment
• Assists in resolving quality concerns
• Reviews, co-ordinates and implements all customer approved engineering changes
• Interfaces with production departments, customers, and vendors to design packaging solutions 
• Reviews, monitors and co-ordinates custom packaging design, build, approval process and capital budgets
• Assists in setting up preventive maintenance program for e-coat and shipping racks
• Co-ordinates all required actions to resolve quality and safety concerns related to packaging
• Reviews, co-ordinates and implements packaging changes 
• Supports new business quoting process with packaging recommendations 
• Supports activities for successful attainment of PPAP and GP-9
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as Outlined in the Team Member Handbook, Quality and Environmental Programs (i.e.  TS16949, ISO14001)
• Understands, promotes and lives by Magna’s philosophies and the Employee’s Charter
• Performs other duties as required

SAFETY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Accepts personal responsibility to plan and conduct their work safety in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act as well as company policies and guidelines.
• Report any contravention of the act, any known hazards or defects in equipment
• Responsible for Good House Keeping in your area.
   

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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