Process & Engineering Manager

• Organizes projects, investigations, analytical studies to develop and test new applications of engineering knowledge.

• Acts as engineering authority on casting projects, determining the manufacturing requirements to manufacture castings, determines the acceptability of process/product design modifications, materials, and work methods, and determines approaches to resolve problems and meet project objectives.

• Develops, approves and coordinates process engineering teamwork schedules, assigning work to meet deadlines, establishing priorities and objectives, estimating costs and resource needs, and deploying staff.

• Makes recommendation on equipment and systems, their configurations, modifications, and integration in casting program work.

• Recommends, plans, and implements research & development needs, or other technical projects, experiments or investigations.

• Identifies, analyses, and advises on unusual or difficult problems, initiates investigations and devises effective solutions.

• Controls process variables to obtain specified metallurgical characteristics and qualities.

• Investigates methods of improving metallurgical processes.

• Reviews production orders or schedules ahead of time to ascertain process/product needs.

• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

• Compiles, stores, and retrieves process engineering data.

• Provides technical support to the Business Center. Actively pursues the elimination of waste, the continuous improvement of processes, equipment reliability and efficiency, and the reduction of operating costs.

• Troubleshoots processing problems.

• Interfaces with production personnel regarding all processing requirements.

• Develops and implements process improvements.

• Interacts with customers regarding technical concerns in processing their products and quality issues.

• Executes metallurgical evaluations.

• Performs quality investigations, as required.

• Accesses manufacturing feasibility for responses to requests for quotations from customers.

• Designs and conducts training.

• Executes assigned personal projects.

• Provides area leadership in Total Quality behavior and philosophy.

• Is a key player in selection of personnel.

• Ensures periodic appraisal of each employee's performance.

• Develops and implements effective employee development programs.

• Interfaces regularly with customers to ensure choice of supplier status.

• Develops strategies to ensure attainment of financial objectives.

• Determines manpower needs and staffs accordingly.

• Ensures effective and ongoing training at all levels.

• Ensures an ongoing effective safety program.

• Maintains strong line of communication with employees.

• Keeps all involved through periodic updates on objectives and performance.

• Interfaces directly with Human Resources Manager to resolve employee issues such as complaints or leaves of absence

• Learns and understands company EHS rules and regulations.

• Wears protective equipment as required.

• Follows all safety rules.

• Reports safety hazards, unsafe acts, and any accidents as per company procedures.

• Basic computer operation
• Problem solving
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Drafting
• SPC
• Analytical analysis skills
• Understands Aluminum Investment Processes, evaluation, and experimentation techniques
• Knowledge in techniques of planning and management of project work, and the implementation of departmental administrative measures
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical experience in a manufacturing environment dealing with material applications

• Must be fluently bilingual in both French and English
• Demonstrates superior communication skills - written and oral
• Has the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Has the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the business unit.
• Is able to use effective communication in any kind of situation

• Bachelor's degree in a engineering with a concentration in metallurgical engineering or materials science or equivalent work-related experience with continuing education in the technical courses to have an understanding of materials and high-temperature processing.

• None

• Experience in investment or other casting methods is preferred.

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