Industrial Engineer

Job summary

The Industrial Engineer will design and evaluate integrated production systems while maintaining process documentation and failure mode analysis. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing plant layouts, and conducting cycle time studies to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

Job details

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals. Summary The Industrial Engineer designs, develops, tests, and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination. Core Competencies Time Management Energy and Stress Team Work Research and Analysis Providing Consultation Mathematical Reasoning Communication Problem Solving Planning and Organization Ethics and Integrity Creative and Innovative Thinking Coaching and Mentoring Mediating and Negotiating Development and Continual Learning Accountability and Dependability Decision making and Judgement Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations Job Duties (Control Plans are currently done by QA) Maintain Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents. Conduct monthly reviews for RPN reductions and corrective action updates. (Rework instructions are currently done by QA) Ensuring that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke). Conduct regular continuous improvement meetings with multiple departments. Document cost saving improvements for monthly review with senior management. Create Document Change Notices (DCCF) as related to manufacturing process improvements and update required documents. Maintain manufacturing process documentation, Operator Work Instructions, Work Cycle Breakdown, Packaging Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams. Conduct cycle time studies for equipment run at rate. Conduct periodic cycle time studies for manufacturing inefficiencies or improvements. Maintain press and assembly equipment GAP reports. Manage PLM press capacity and press assignments. Manage all packaging issues related issues, internal or external. Maintain a fleet log of containers and racks. Track and maintain Research and Development projects for periodic reviews for Tax incentives. Maintain Customer Tooling and Equipment logs, conduct audits to ensure labeling is maintained. Assist in any customer audits. Manage plant lay-out updates and assist with facility construction projects. Assist with Small Prog. And transfer Press Benchmarking monthly meeting. Requirements University Degree in Engineering Project Management skills and experience, if no full-time work experience Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques. Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques. Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design. Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow. Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks. A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved. Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings. Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach. Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training. Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques. What We Offer • Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say? “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.” “Lots of growth opportunity.” "The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.” "Not just a job—a great place to work!" Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

What you’ll do

The Industrial Engineer will design and evaluate integrated production systems while maintaining process documentation and failure mode analysis. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing plant layouts, and conducting cycle time studies to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in engineering and possess knowledge of lean manufacturing and PFMEA techniques. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills are required to lead cross-functional teams and execute process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Prescription insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Safety training • Continuous learning and development programs • Tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays • Paid vacation time

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial engineering
• PFMEA
• Lean manufacturing
• Value stream mapping
• Kanban
• Poka-yoke
• Project management
• APQP
• PPAP
• Control plans
• Process flow diagrams
• Cycle time studies
• Root cause analysis
• Quality control
• Technical documentation
• Plant layout
• Poka-Yoke
• Industrial Production Management
• Equipment Logs
• Continuous Development
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Research
• Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Auditing
• Automotive Industry
• Benchmarking
• Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cycle Time Variation
• Deductive Reasoning
• Design For Manufacturability
• Failure Causes
• Packaging And Labeling
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Control
• Problem Solving
• Kanban Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Material Flow Management
• Mathematics

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Industrial Engineer
• Industrial Engineer (General)
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers