Process Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Process Engineer will take responsibility for the design of processes throughout the business. The Process Engineer is expected to pro-actively identify where processes can be adapted and optimized to ensure cost effectiveness. Throughout the process development, the Process Engineer will verify practices for efficiency and accuracy in order to ensure safety and improved quality. The Process Engineer must possess the capabilities to drive the requirements into the development and continuous improvement of products and processes. Specifically, the Process Engineer's duties will include developing an in-depth knowledge of our supply base; strengths and weaknesses of internal procedures and business processes; strengths and weaknesses of equipment; and the strengths and weaknesses of key personnel who contribute to the quality of the products and services offered by the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• BSc Engineering Degree  
• Knowledge of metallurgy and or Aluminium presses an Asset
• Knowledge of chemicals and environmental controls an Asset
• Experience with key Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts including PFMEA, root cause analysis, Value stream mapping
• Strong, demonstrated project management skills
• Proficient in computers including MS Office platforms
• Ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty and changing priorities 

Technical Skills/Competence

• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision to accomplish assigned tasks
• Able to perform in a team environment with a broad cross section of people capabilities and roles.
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to solve problems at a root cause level, and determine corrective actions necessary to sustain improvements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Provides leadership to cross functional teams for investigations, studies, and projects

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the POSITION are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Optimizing production rates and yields of production equipment including extrusion presses
• Optimizing equipment availability and performance, ensure downtime is investigated and addressed.
• Manage the technical aspects of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
• Process ownership to establish and upkeep of product recipes including special work instructions.
• Conduct Product trials including coaching Production crews.
• Ownership of the PFMEA process and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Establish operating process to achieve product specifications
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures
• Specify, manage & commission new manufacturing equipment
• Creation and upkeep of General Manufacturing Control Plans
• Provide support to shift supervisors and crews including studies, problem solving, investigations, and training
• Coach operating resources on PDCA, basic analysis, root cause analysis, lean tools.
• Conduct work flow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and manufacturing layout.
• Assist design Engineering in product development
• Provide assistance with regards to the Anodizing line and waste treatment processes

Continuous Improvement is everyone’s responsibility in ALMAG’s high-performance culture.  We not only value your input, we look to you to actively work to improve the processes you do, by eliminating waste (non value add) and variation that results in customer dissatisfaction.

 HEALTH & SAFETY

• According to OHSA of Ontario, Section 28, Subsection (1) & (2): A worker shall;
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations;
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker's employer requires to be used or worn;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker; 
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows;
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device;
• Not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker; or 
• Not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct; 
• Observes Almag’s Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Ensures work area is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times

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

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Gym memberships
• Wellness programs