Manufacturing Engineer Co-op

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers to prepare and maintain manufacturing bills of materials for all products (parent-component relationships, part numbers, quantity per) at 98% accuracy.
• Track and coordinate with Scheduling, Tooling, and QC to ensure proper timing of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for production at the required engineering level.
• Prepare and maintain the part-numbering system, assigning part numbers to raw materials, components, subassemblies, and assemblies following form-fit-function rules.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in developing and maintaining plant and equipment layouts, manufacturing flow charts, process plans, production standards, and engineering reports.
• Maintain all current, pending, and obsolete Engineering files, including systems, documents, drawings, specifications, vendor files, and databases.
• Work in compliance with TS16949 Standards.
• Format, compile, and generate reports, graphs, correspondence, and computer files using word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Copy and distribute reports or forms as required.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering staff with performance indicators to monitor the effectiveness of efforts to improve manufacturing processes and achieve cost-saving goals.
• Capture and upload photos to the company network as requested.
• Develop and maintain all operator instructions; present drafts to Manufacturing Engineers and the AQP Team for review and approval.
• Coordinate the exchange of operator instructions for engineering changes.
• Provide information, reports, and other services to assist management and supervisors in efficient operation and decision-making.
• Advise Management of potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain due diligence regarding environmental matters, minimize harmful accidents, and work in compliance with ISO 14001.
• Follow environmental guidelines as outlined in job training requirements.
• Work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and fulfill specific Health & Safety responsibilities.

Key Relationships

• Assembly
• Inventory and Production Control Manager
• Maintenance
• Fabrication
• Quality
• Toolroom
• Finance / MRP / Materials
• Shipping/Receiving
• Suppliers

Requirements

• College or university enrolment in mechanical engineering.
• Supervisory and management skills, including interaction, communication, and knowledge of company policies and health and safety.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in the organization.
• Knowledge of assembly, tool-room, and press shop equipment.
• Computer skills in databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Drafting and drawing skills (CadKey, AutoCad, and other presentation software).
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively in English, both written and spoken.