Job Summary
We are hiring a Casting Process Engineer to join our team! This position plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in a machining environment. Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, material and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, manufacturing methods and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

Utilize engineering disciplines to troubleshoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs.
Interacts with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items.
Communicates foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution.
Initiates job specifications for new jobs and provides this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System.
Obtains and fashions samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation.
Coordinates and performs initial trial runs on new processes and equipment. Notes and tracks issues for resolution.
Initiates improvements to existing systems. Processes machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations.
Creates or constructs bill of materials, process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA)
Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision
May make customer visitations for job product related involvement.
Interacts with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job related functions.
May work with raw material suppliers on quality-oriented problems.
Keeps abreast of technology improvements, recommends and justifies implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements.
Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects.
Maintains job records as required.
Statistically analyzes gathered data in test runs and makes recommendations based upon analysis.
May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations.
Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers to ensure proper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start-up.
Provides assistance to plant technical manager on assigned projects.
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.
Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne
Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics
When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Background in industrial maintenance to include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic preferred.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to basic inquiries or complaints from or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, customers, plant, personnel, regulatory agencies, and public groups.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to focus and lead multi-disciplinary task teams and have previous experience in supervision in manufacturing.
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes.
Will interact with all levels of management and must be able to communicate effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 4 years of process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of less education and more related process engineering experience.

Safety Policy:

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation. Linamar Corporation’s goal is to prevent all industrial injury and illness.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Linamar Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

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Work Location: In person

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