Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer I will be responsible for all plant engineering functions and overall plant operational support. This includes developing implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout and production processes, creating panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics. Additionally, the role involves initiating, implementing, and testing change controls, providing electrical design for automation and control systems, ensuring designs conform to applicable codes and regulations, and participating in development, testing, and implementation of PLC/SCADA application software.

Responsibilities

• Develops implementation strategies for modifications to plant layout (AutoCAD) and production processes.
• Creates panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics.
• Initiates, implements, and tests change controls to include devising the required corrective actions and process improvements, and manufacturing investigations to both the process and equipment.
• Electrical design of automation and control systems from field devices to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms.
• Ensures all designs conform to all applicable codes and regulations such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and GMP.
• Provides control engineering support on all commissioning and validation initiatives.
• Defines and generates system requirements and functional specifications.
• Aids in developing control system standards and engineering procedures.
• Determines manpower requirements and modifies work methods.
• Updates labor routings and operation descriptions.
• Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production.
• Researches and purchases tools and equipment as required.
• Sets labor standards through Time Studies or Most Analysis for existing or future processes.
• Creates various reports as required (i.e. labor reduction plan, etc.).
• Performs cost analysis to determine feasibility of new products or processes.
• Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions.
• Creates and maintains APQP documents (i.e. PFMEA, PFD, SWI for present & future plant processes).
• Aids with MOE certificate of approval process.
• Manages facility alterations and improvements.
• Learns product requirements and ensures that they are met.
• Solves production problems that arise within an organization.
• Designs and/or specifies manufacturing systems.
• Develops control systems that help in analysis of costs and planning of finances.
• Develops cost efficient processes in the engineering field.
• Maintains the general flow of operations.
• Establishes programs of work measurement in order to guarantee fulfillment of targets and deadlines.
• Determines how best to use the work force to achieve maximum productivity.
• Gives recommendations on how to improve productivity.
• Communicates with the staff and management on ways of implementing the plans and the recommendations that they come up with.
• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations.
• Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves, co-workers and direct reports.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Time Management and Prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Engineering setting, preferably within the manufacturing/ automotive industry.
• Bonus if you have Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Degree/Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Time Management and Prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Company Information

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.