"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.
Come grow with us...North American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for a Automation Systems Engineer to join our Sales & Engineering Team in Woodstock ON.
Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers.
What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package.
This position will support NASG quoting/sales for costing and implementation activities for all secondary (value add) processing across all production facilities.
Use of programming, controls, and engineering skills to perform improvements, assist plants in trouble shooting of existing, and development of new value-add equipment/processes for awarded business. To be involved in developing new welding techniques, new procedures, and new applications of welding and metal assembly equipment. Uses knowledge of the latest general engineering principles to improve machine efficiency and process improvement.
Responsible for coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects and quoting activities related to secondary processing to support the company’s strategy, commitments, and goals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop, estimate & implement assembly tooling & equipment for NASG projects.
- Develop, estimate and gain quotes for new assembly processes as future business dictates
- Development of offline robotic simulations and programming
- Assist in development of the most efficient process layouts and product flow based on TQPS
- Participate in the planning and implementation of projects
- Review customer requirements and identify best processes to achieve desired results
- Participate in gathering and summary of vendor proposals and the vendor selection process
- Develop engineering solutions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to product or processes
- Developing full scale processes and project plans
- Monitor and report results based on “Data” and documentation of new launch projects and existing process improvements
- Aid and support to project teams, as required
- Present reports defining project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
- Establish, lead and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Manage relationship with suppliers and stakeholders
- Ensure all tasks are delivered on time within scope
- Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders ensuring feasibility
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Practice risk management to minimize project risks
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Research new technologies as requested to keep NASG on the leading edge
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering / Industrial Electronics / Robotics / Electrical Controls / Automation / Metallurgy.
- Completion of College level courses in Industrial Manufacturing or significant work experience in the area of Industrial or Automotive Manufacturing will be considered
Experience:
- Experience working in a Project Management Manufacturing Process Engineering Capacity
- Experience working in the areas of automotive stampings, welding & automation
- Experience working in a Project Management Manufacturing Process Engineering Capacity
- Experience working in the areas of automotive stampings, welding & automation
- MIG & Resistance welding, robots laser welding, vision systems
- Machine controls knowledge /experience
- Experience in Risk Management and Change Management
- Experience and Knowledge in Vendor Management and Capital equipment Projects
- Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of project management
- Knowledge of Project Management Software
- Experience selecting vendors for projects
- Experience with people management and strategic planning
- Continuous improvement ,Associate Involvement
- Custom machinery/system build shop experience an asset
- Use of data to make sound decisions
- Root Cause analysis
Personal/Technical Skills:
- Understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants and processes/principles, company products, trade terminology, metal materials, stamping/welding/assembly manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment, die design and maintenance, GD&T and machine operation
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong multitasking and organization skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work with a dynamic and demanding team
- Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports and graphs
- Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support demanding automotive customer requirements.
- Sound knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to be a problem solver, who defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions, and who can present all data in a professional manner for discussion.
Language Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Computer/Software:
- Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.)
- Proficiency in MS Excel required
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint preferred
- SolidWorks / NX / AutoCAD / Inventor software experience
- Robotic simulation / offline programming software experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
Office: Open Office Environment
Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.
- Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
- Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.
Travel:
Minimal, but some travel will be required to USA, Mexico, Canada.
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 based on experience and qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
