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Required Education and Experience: * Post-Secondary Education (Community College or Undergrad Degree) * Engineering, or Engineering Technologist certificate, or Management diploma * Manufacturing (in Welding and Tooling) * 5 years' experience in manufacturing/welding and tooling; 3 years project management experience; P. Eng designation is preferred * Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing tools; Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, etc. * Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral * Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail * Strong management skills in time, projects, and personnel supervision * Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint) * Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, & Solidworks) Essential Functions: * Responsible for execution of corporate guidelines in all aspects of manufacturing * Plan, coordinate, lead and participate with various multi-disciplined teams addressing objectives associated with the manufacturing and assembly process, productivity, volume outputs, scrap and rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments to optimize a profitable operation * Train manufacturing operations in corporate protocols ensuring optimal results * Lead Continuous improvement projects following lean manufacturing tools * Training of employees from upper management to operator on lean manufacturing methodology and culture * Systematically identify and eliminate waste on manufacturing floor * Push to implement innovative and creative new ideas and methods in Process improvement s and Organization * Measuring and improving machine and operator efficiencies * Assess and implement projects in relation to current or future product planning * Draft and design layout of equipment and materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency * Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities * Requisition tooling, capital and tryout material for projects * Develop manufacturing methods, labour utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization * Advise management and user personnel in development of production and design standards * Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities. Value analysis and value engineering ideas * Use statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish productivity objectives * Participate in the development of in house manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures and tooling * Develop and provide guidance to error proof all aspects of the manufacturing and operational process * Conduct studies and implement project plans to improve production efficiencies, cost reductions and reduce manufacturing costs * Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes comply with pertinent health, safety and environmental legislation, practices and procedures * Supports in the development of Process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA and Prototype builds * Support in the development of Preventative Maintenance Program for all manufacturing process equipment * Trouble shoot process/equipment related issues and fine tune process to eliminate process-induced defects * Review processing methods and provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in house capabilities Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook