Engineer - Manufacturing Technician - Guelph, Canada - Linamar

Description

Engineer – Manufacturing Technician

The Engineer – Manufacturing Technician position is responsible for providing technical direction for their area of expertise to the product teams. In addition, provide technical support to the manufacturing trams, advanced manufacturing and plant manufacturing. This position will also support the procurement activities in pre-production phases of a project.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centres to fabricate metallic parts, Machine set-up and programming.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as needed.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Tool changes.
• Perform and document machine tool capability studies.
• Ensures that machine settings and programs are adhered to during production as per the Tool List and Cycle Time sheets.
• Perform regular machine maintenance.
• Work in compliance to TS 16949 Procedures/Systems.
• Housekeeping and light maintenance of the quality assurance work areas.
• Review tooling lists and tooling sequences sheets.
• Determine job production data such as production time, material consumption, and first time right for each production area to identify defect and efficiency trends.
• Evaluate adequacy of procedures for isolating root cause factors for production deficiencies or decreased product quality.

Credentials

• Machine license or equivalent education and experience.
• Certification in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Technology or in a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum three years Set-Up Technician experience in a machine shop (preferably high volume environment).
• Ability to refer to assembly drawings and diagrams to follow installation and calibration procedures on new equipment, components and tooling parts such as HVAC systems.
• Able to confirm dimensions of products using precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and angle finders, or calculate mixture volumes and material composition ratios to ensure products meet specifications.
• Ability to evaluate the condition and reliability of production equipment to make purchasing and repair recommendations.
• Able to modify CNC programs for Machining Centers, Lathes and Special Purpose Machinery.
• Knowledge of TS 16949, SPC, and related procedures.

Desired Characteristics

• Possess excellent communication skills to interact with various department personnel.
• Ability to work independently when reviewing production processes.
• Ability to work with team members to design layouts, complete inspections, observe production processes and develop recommendations.
• Maintain current certifications and engage in continuous learning in order to keep up with new developments in field.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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