Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Our client, an automotive company located in Cambridge, is looking to hire a Process Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily meetings with the Pilot group to highlight top priorities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and QC teams to address safety, quality, productivity, and cost issues.
• Investigate and solve quality issues in the paint shop, ensuring outflow prevention.
• Support body accuracy and weld quality activities throughout the shop.
• Develop schedules and specifications for new equipment or equipment modifications.
• Lead materials delivery automation projects involving AGVs, auto tow motors, and auto forklifts.
• Facilitate cross-functional zone meetings twice a week to review team priorities.
• Analyze equipment logs and downtime data to develop preventive maintenance systems.
• Coordinate with external skilled trades and construction vendors for process and equipment evaluation.
• Support process and equipment trials on weekdays and weekends.
• Lead the PSHSR process for new and modified equipment with external reviewers.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for safety, quality, and ergonomic concerns.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and work on cycle time reduction.
• Ensure equipment and systems comply with relevant standards and legislation.
• Support equipment improvements and refurbishment efforts on weekdays and weekends.

Essential Skills

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing preferred.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Strong project management skills, including schedule oversight and presentation abilities.
• Working knowledge of automation with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience in a weld shop, including weld inspection and project scheduling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills with cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with AGV systems.
• Familiarity with robotics and mechatronics is a plus.

Work Environment

The role involves working with a project group that implements plant changes leading up to a launch. You will spend 80-90% of your time on the shop floor, engaging in planning layouts, processes, and working with internal teams. The remaining time will be spent at your desk handling design and scheduling tasks. The work environment includes a shared open office and requires travel to different plants for meetings as needed. Expect to work 50-60 hours per week, including weekends on a rotational basis. All necessary technical equipment will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge, ON.