Provide the organization with all facets of manufacturing including equipment, tools, building and instructions to facilitate the production of high-quality magnesium die-castings that meet customer requirements. Also, improve all operations through a planned program of continuous improvements and to provide ongoing support to the manufacturing group.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in capital expenditures process
• Writing specifications for the purchase of new or replacement
• Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new equipment.
• Sourcing and ordering capital equipment and tools
• Working closely with suppliers to ensure that products are delivered on time and to specifications.
• Explore ideas from people on the floor, trade shows, sales people, on the latest technology and best production practices.
• Implement new technologies at manufacturing cells.
• Enhance cell layout and material handling.
• Attending meetings, planning, receiving approvals, completing layouts, vendor visits for machining and assembly cells.
• Assist plant team members to achieve effective and efficient production processes, including the occasional supervision of co-op & production personnel.
• Completing reports as required
• Resolving health and safety issues.
• Acting as customer liaison to ensure adequate communication on equipment and other purchases. 
• Coordinating work to ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Troubleshooting: solving and correcting failed or inconsistent manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Direct vendors on capital equipment design based on Meridian Scope of Work and machine build standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Project management designation, PMP Prince 2 or similar
• Knowledge of the Engineering Code of Ethics
• Automotive engineering experience (preferred)
• Project management experience
• Excellent Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, personal computers and software.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, physics, costing, and value analysis
• Understanding of the OH&S Act and Regulations as well as legislative and customer requirements for item specifications.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to Travel.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages based on experience.
• Paid Vacation days.
• Paid Sick days (5).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage.
• On-site Parking.
• Opportunity to grow.
• Great company culture.

All positions at our company support the safe production of quality magnesium castings. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/ requirements, for the purpose of accommodation u, known to Human Resources..