Engineering Specialist - Process

We're looking for an Engineering Specialist - Process to join our team at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant. As an Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for manufacturing process engineering activity for Engine Assembly, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Engine Assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain Operation guidelines
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce usable inventory
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for powertrain operations
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity in assembly and/or machining departments
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years' of hands-on shop floor engineering experience
• 2+ years' of data analysis competency using tools such as Minitab and QualityWorX
• Practical experience in root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions (8D/5-Why)

Preferred qualifications include:

• 2+ years' experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Experience with programs such as: Factory Information System (FIS), Qlik Business Intelligence (QLIK), Quality Leadership System – Engine Manufacturing (QLSEM), and Quality Leadership System (QLS)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor production personnel and communicate technical information clearly (written and verbal)
• Lean and Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred); proficiency with Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (5S), Kanban, Poka-yoke (error-proofing), Value Stream Mapping, and Single-Minute Exchange of Die
• Adept knowledge of Quality Operating System requirements and the ability to enforce standards
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Measurement Systems Analysis, and visual factory management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical/quality software (Minitab, QualityWorX)
• Supervisory experience as an Engineering lead
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $74,000.00 - $124,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.