Industrial Engineer

Job Description

JELD-WEN Windows & Doors, Canada’s leading window and door brand, is currently seeking an individual for the following position at our Toronto, Ontario Plant and Offices. We are looking for our next great team member to work in a team environment providing exceptional service to our customers. Our vision is to lead the global building products industry with great people creating superior products and delivering excellence in all that we do. This position will be based in Woodbridge, ON and will report to the Plant Manager. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complying with JELD-WEN EH&S requirements, legal requirements including policies, Work on PDCA’s related to product improvement
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost
• Maintain drawings and design documents for product design control
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for product fit, form, and function
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards
• Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control
• Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems
• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities
• Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability
• Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts and assess cost and responsibility
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization
• Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists
• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements
• Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations
• Other tasks and duties as required

Qualification:

• Degree in applicable field, such as Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• 5+ years’ experience working in a fast paced, high mix manufacturing environment. Ability to use 2D and 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD
• Automation experience an asset
• Strong change manager with proven experience to gain buy-in from hourly employees on process changes
• Ability to relate process improvement and change to positive financial business impact
• Proven collaborator, able to work closely with a cross-functional, mixed-education team to solve complex manufacturing problems with robust solutions
• Detail oriented with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions via simple, understandable means

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