Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities and Authorities

• 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.
• Ensure the accuracy of manufacturing bills of materials for all products (i.e. parent component relationship, part numbers, and quantity per, at 98% 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 98% accuracy level.
• Co-ordinate the proper timing of ECN's to minimize obsolete stock and ensure production 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.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard costs for all products.
• Co-ordinate and follow up on the smooth introduction of new products to the company and assist in selecting appropriate suppliers for subcontracted operations.
• Research and pursue opportunities for improvement in the operation to increase organization 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.
• 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.