Production Engineer
Magnum Trailer & Equipment
- Abbotsford, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
- Identifying and carrying out projects to improve existing manufacturing capability, yields, and capacity
- Analyzing all angles of production and making recommendations for improvement; Manage operating costs and drive reductions and optimizations where possible.
- Identifying design improvements for DFMA and communicate effectively back to design team.
- Reviewing the fixtures and jigs used in production and look for improvements to enhance production. Propose new jigs/ fixtures or other equipment to increase automation.
- Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and that also minimize the carbon footprint.
- Participating in problem solving and/or goal setting activities of Operations department as circumstances warrant, providing assistance and expertise to identify root causes and resolve technical issues.
- Ensure that Operations services and facilities are available to maintenance personnel and outside consultants, engineers, contractors, and other personnel and engage with them as issues arise to drive work efficiency.
- Creating programs for the CNC Router using CAM Works and supporting the CNC Router Personnel.
- Work with shop floor personal to determine best practices and procedures, analyze and document current processes.
- Design detail parts and assemblies using SolidWorks software, as well as prepare and review engineering drawings.
- Participates in team design and brainstorming sessions.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Establish standardization practices within operations.
- Actively contribute and support configuration management practices.
- Update Work Instructions as required.
- Perform work in accordance with Magnums’ documented policies and procedures.
- Complete all applicable quality records.
- Support BOM creation and maintenance in the ERP system.
- Conduct PFMEA meetings with internal and external customers.
- Recommend process improvements based on FMEA requirements.
- Update Engineering Masters as required by shop floor leads or instructed by the engineering manager.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Manufacturing/ Production Engineering Degree or Certified Engineering Technologist
- 3+ years’ experience in process, production, or industrial engineering.
- Proficiency in process design, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and implement innovative engineered solutions.
- Ability to communicate both verbal & written in the English language.
- A proven track record designing in Solid Works.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite Proficient with computers and Microsoft programs.
- Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Exceptional organizational abilities.
- Working knowledge of ERP software packages an asset.
- Familiarity with manufacturing/trucking industry an asset.
- Strong work ethic and customer caring attitude.
- Able to contribute openly and effectively during team meetings.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Dedicated to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and as part of a team.
- Outgoing personality and positive attitude.
- Someone who is driven and enjoys autonomy in a position.