About the role
TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.
General Job Description:
Reporting to the TPS Engineering Supervisor, it is the responsibility of the TPS Engineer to review the entire plant as a ‘system’ and through TPS Kaizen techniques, implement improvements in all areas from material flow to assembly processes.
A main focus for this role will be the innovation & creation of 3D design to help implement Karakuri (low cost automation), and 3D printed jigs & fixtures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process design & implementing of assembly cells (new model launch activities)
- Using 3D software (Solidworks) – designing jigs/fixtures & other assembly related models
- Working with internal & external partners in the purchasing of jigs/fixtures and other items
- Operating 3D Design software to run 3D Printers (Bambu Labs™)
- Kaizen of current production processes (cycle time, inventory, and lead time reductions).
- Be a leader in Karakuri manufacturing methods
- Time studies and operation analysis.
- Material flow and capacity planning simulations.
- Ergonomic investigations & workstation redesign.
- Plant layout updates (AutoCAD).
- Maintenance of good 5S
- Support TPS Department with any other requests
- Required to multitask – handle multiple tasks of varying importance and urgency
Qualifications:
- Industrial Engineering University Degree or similar education / experience
- Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of TPS principles
- Mechanically inclined an asset
- 3D Printing & Design (Solidworks) experience a strong asset
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A passion to be innovative, to create & to experiment
- Work in a self-directed manner
- There is a six month probation period for this position.
If all other factors are equal seniority will be used.
About Toyoda Gosei Minto
Founded in 1949, Toyoda Gosei is a customer driven, global company that researches, develops and manufactures products of exceptional quality for a variety of industries, from telecommunications to agriculture and automotive.
As a member of the Toyota group, Toyoda Gosei employs over 23,000 employees in forty-four plants, in sixteen nations and regions.
Toyoda Gosei UK is an integral part of the Toyoda Gosei business. Supplying Toyota, Honda and Aston Martin we specialise in the development and manufacture of body sealing components for the automotive industry.
About the role
TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.
General Job Description:
Reporting to the TPS Engineering Supervisor, it is the responsibility of the TPS Engineer to review the entire plant as a ‘system’ and through TPS Kaizen techniques, implement improvements in all areas from material flow to assembly processes.
A main focus for this role will be the innovation & creation of 3D design to help implement Karakuri (low cost automation), and 3D printed jigs & fixtures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process design & implementing of assembly cells (new model launch activities)
- Using 3D software (Solidworks) – designing jigs/fixtures & other assembly related models
- Working with internal & external partners in the purchasing of jigs/fixtures and other items
- Operating 3D Design software to run 3D Printers (Bambu Labs™)
- Kaizen of current production processes (cycle time, inventory, and lead time reductions).
- Be a leader in Karakuri manufacturing methods
- Time studies and operation analysis.
- Material flow and capacity planning simulations.
- Ergonomic investigations & workstation redesign.
- Plant layout updates (AutoCAD).
- Maintenance of good 5S
- Support TPS Department with any other requests
- Required to multitask – handle multiple tasks of varying importance and urgency
Qualifications:
- Industrial Engineering University Degree or similar education / experience
- Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of TPS principles
- Mechanically inclined an asset
- 3D Printing & Design (Solidworks) experience a strong asset
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A passion to be innovative, to create & to experiment
- Work in a self-directed manner
- There is a six month probation period for this position.
If all other factors are equal seniority will be used.
About Toyoda Gosei Minto
Founded in 1949, Toyoda Gosei is a customer driven, global company that researches, develops and manufactures products of exceptional quality for a variety of industries, from telecommunications to agriculture and automotive.
As a member of the Toyota group, Toyoda Gosei employs over 23,000 employees in forty-four plants, in sixteen nations and regions.
Toyoda Gosei UK is an integral part of the Toyoda Gosei business. Supplying Toyota, Honda and Aston Martin we specialise in the development and manufacture of body sealing components for the automotive industry.