Engineering Specialist Process – Final Assembly

At Fords Oakville Assembly Complex we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launchits an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford we dont just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Role:

As a Process Engineer in our Final Assembly department you will be a key contributor reporting to the Maintenance Engineering Manager. You will work directly with the manufacturing team and skilled trades in the final assembly department applying engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• 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.

• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required.

• Analyze equipment downtime root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions.

• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.

• Support rebalance through new equipment evaluation and installations.

• Participate in variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices for operations.

• Ensure compliance to plant corporate governmental and environmental standards.

• Support continuous improvement in safety quality and productivity.

• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Must be able to work all shifts; days afternoons midnights and weekends.
• Immediate and confirmed eligibility to travel to the USA for training as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
  

Experience:

• Experience with vision systems error proofing systems and robotics.
• Exceptional interpersonal teambuilding and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools 5S Kanban Poka-yoke and Value Stream Mapping.
• Project Methodology experience.
• Knowledge of FMEA PPAP and DOEs.
• Demonstrated skills in print reading tool layouts and gauging.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $74000 - $124000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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