Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

• Authority to take photographs and video within Multimatic. Usage of photos is restricted to internal use only and/ or sending externally as part of job-related correspondence
• Delegate and supervise the day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities / tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee general housekeeping for the manufacturing engineering department.
• Responsible for the oversight of orientation and training of new employees.
• Provide training on work instructions and any job-related procedures.
• Monitor employee performance relative to the acceptance of responsibility, communication, problem solving ability, work habits, and safety behaviours. Complete appraisals as required.
• Complete training effectiveness evaluations as required.
• Issue disciplines as required (in conjunction with the department manager and human resources manager).
• Assist departmental / employee concerns relating to manufacturing and/or processes.
• In case of safety incidents or accidents administer first aid as required and complete the according investigation reports as per company procedure.
• Assist in return-to-work planning for employees and facilitate the modified work program with the human resources department.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met. Act upon observed unsafe working habits or safety hazards (i.e. corrective actions).
• Ensure that the required department targets and timeline mile stones are met.
• Maintain adherence to the established quality and scheduling standards.
• Review the daily manufacturing engineering activities and instruct department employees in regard to priorities and deadlines.
• Ensure that any trial runs where members of the manufacturing engineering department are involved are conducted in a controlled manner to avoid any confusion relating to part / component traceability.
• Ensure the set-up verification ,first and last part inspection has been reviewed and approved by the production leadhands during pre production runs and handovers of new processes.
• Assist in any non-production trial runs and ensure inspections and tests are performed as per the part control plan and maintain inspection and test status.
• Maintain product inspection and test status using the established labeling instructions.
• Alert the department manager of all quality and safety issues.
• Identify non-conformances. Stop production if necessary and assist the purge and containment of all suspect material internally, externally, and any product that is in transit.
• Assist in the planning and execution of department objectives and targets.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Ensure the accuracy of manufacturing bills of materials for all products (i.e. parent component relationship, part numbers, and quantity per, at 100% accuracy level).
• Ensure the accuracy of work centre master files, routers, and standard run, and set up times, sub-contracted operations, and reporting points for back flushing for all products, at 100% accuracy level.
• Co-ordinate the proper timing of ECN completion for engineering and ensure production is at the required engineering level.
• Ensure accuracy of the part numbering system.
• Develop and co-ordinate plant and equipment layout improvements, process improvements, die changes, and first off improvements.
• Co-ordinate and follow up on the smooth introduction of new products, equipment or processes to the company and assist in selecting appropriate suppliers for subcontracted operations.
• Research and pursue opportunities for improvement in the operation to increase MRD’s competitiveness.
• Participate in the engineering change process by designing and updating Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses as needed.
• Review all operator instructions and ensure the readiness of assembly equipment, packaging requirements, and completion of all manufacturing engineering tasks.
• Maintain a daily presence on the production floor. Provide engineering support to assembly in the areas of ergonomic evaluations, methods improvement, the procurement and fabrication of equipment, and safety.
• Assist in maintaining and updating equipment standards and required documents.
• Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
• Advise Management of any potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
• Work in compliance and conform to the Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Adopt, practice, and promote Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities. Encourage continuous improvement efforts within the department and ensure submission of individual and team GEARs to achieve one hundred percent participation.
• Procures quotes from equipment and process tooling for new jobs or for existing equipment that will be re-purposed.
• Supports preparation of reports and key measureable indicators each month.
• Complete layered process audits as required.
• Oversee onboarding and ensure orientations, including on the job training, are completed for new hires including co-op students.
  
  

• Authority to take photographs and video within Multimatic. Usage of photos is restricted to internal use only and/ or sending externally as part of job-related correspondence
• Delegate and supervise the day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities / tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee general housekeeping for the manufacturing engineering department.
• Responsible for the oversight of orientation and training of new employees.
• Provide training on work instructions and any job-related procedures.
• Monitor employee performance relative to the acceptance of responsibility, communication, problem solving ability, work habits, and safety behaviours. Complete appraisals as required.
• Complete training effectiveness evaluations as required.
• Issue disciplines as required (in conjunction with the department manager and human resources manager).
• Assist departmental / employee concerns relating to manufacturing and/or processes.
• In case of safety incidents or accidents administer first aid as required and complete the according investigation reports as per company procedure.
• Assist in return-to-work planning for employees and facilitate the modified work program with the human resources department.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met. Act upon observed unsafe working habits or safety hazards (i.e. corrective actions).
• Ensure that the required department targets and timeline mile stones are met.
• Maintain adherence to the established quality and scheduling standards.
• Review the daily manufacturing engineering activities and instruct department employees in regard to priorities and deadlines.
• Ensure that any trial runs where members of the manufacturing engineering department are involved are conducted in a controlled manner to avoid any confusion relating to part / component traceability.
• Ensure the set-up verification ,first and last part inspection has been reviewed and approved by the production leadhands during pre production runs and handovers of new processes.
• Assist in any non-production trial runs and ensure inspections and tests are performed as per the part control plan and maintain inspection and test status.
• Maintain product inspection and test status using the established labeling instructions.
• Alert the department manager of all quality and safety issues.
• Identify non-conformances. Stop production if necessary and assist the purge and containment of all suspect material internally, externally, and any product that is in transit.
• Assist in the planning and execution of department objectives and targets.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Ensure the accuracy of manufacturing bills of materials for all products (i.e. parent component relationship, part numbers, and quantity per, at 100% accuracy level).
• Ensure the accuracy of work centre master files, routers, and standard run, and set up times, sub-contracted operations, and reporting points for back flushing for all products, at 100% accuracy level.
• Co-ordinate the proper timing of ECN completion for engineering and ensure production is at the required engineering level.
• Ensure accuracy of the part numbering system.
• Develop and co-ordinate plant and equipment layout improvements, process improvements, die changes, and first off improvements.
• Co-ordinate and follow up on the smooth introduction of new products, equipment or processes to the company and assist in selecting appropriate suppliers for subcontracted operations.
• Research and pursue opportunities for improvement in the operation to increase MRD’s competitiveness.
• Participate in the engineering change process by designing and updating Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses as needed.
• Review all operator instructions and ensure the readiness of assembly equipment, packaging requirements, and completion of all manufacturing engineering tasks.
• Maintain a daily presence on the production floor. Provide engineering support to assembly in the areas of ergonomic evaluations, methods improvement, the procurement and fabrication of equipment, and safety.
• Assist in maintaining and updating equipment standards and required documents.
• Research, investigate, and report manufacturing concerns for improvement of overall plant productivity. This includes process cost reductions and implementation of corrective actions to minimize process downtimes and rejects.
• Advise Management of any potential problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA.
• Work in compliance and conform to the Environment and ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Adopt, practice, and promote Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities. Encourage continuous improvement efforts within the department and ensure submission of individual and team GEARs to achieve one hundred percent participation.
• Procures quotes from equipment and process tooling for new jobs or for existing equipment that will be re-purposed.
• Supports preparation of reports and key measureable indicators each month.
• Complete layered process audits as required.
• Oversee onboarding and ensure orientations, including on the job training, are completed for new hires including co-op students.
  
  

• Completion of a college diploma or university degree in an engineering discipline. Mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related field or discipline.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Knowledge of government legislation relative to health and safety (i.e. OHSA, WHMIS).
• Supervisory skills in the areas of health and safety, hiring, orientation, performance reviews, and disciplinary measures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; must be self-motivated.
• Ability to coach, counsel, discipline, and motivate.
• Good Technical Report writing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and C.A.D.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.