Process Engineer - Machining (Crank/Rod)

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

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

Preferred Requirements:

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred. (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:

3+ years experience working as a process engineer in a manufacturing environment. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including 8D, 5Why, 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping, for effective problem-solving and implementation of change. Proficient with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOEs), along with Visual Factory Management. Knowledgeable in ergonomic analysis. Adept at managing multiple priorities and achieving results, while upholding plant processes and the Quality Operating System. Collaborative and team-oriented, with a proven ability to mentor production staff and foster positive union relations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capable of independently assigning tasks to trades and technicians.

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.

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

Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Machining departments. Review Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) reports and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Make quality offsets to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines based on the Quality operating system. Perform tooling trials and capability studies. Understand Numerical Control (NC) programming language to perform minor machining changes. 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 to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal 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 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 compliance and internal ISO auditing. Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.