In the role of Manufacturing Engineering Co-op based out of Oshawa Assembly Plant, you will get the chance to procure, manage, install, and validate capital and operating projects! Projects range from process design improvements to new equipment with a focus on safety, cost, and schedule. Also, you will initiate, and support process improvements related to the assembly process in your assigned area! You will perform troubleshooting of various equipment such as VDL's, conveyance, and lift assists.
Key Responsibilities:Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
Understood and effective use of Global Manufacturing System
Respond to Production needs, and requests for CI
Review details with maintenance and production of any issues over previous shifts
Create general shopping carts for small projects
Participate in weekend and shutdown work planning meetings
Review safety significant events, and safety messages
Review shift notes
Compliance training - Hot Work, Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Rigging, and Electrical Safe Work Practices
Identify ways to eliminate waste in the areas of quality, scrap, uptime, energy, etc
Support Global Manufacturing System standards including Maintenance Level 4/5 Board, Business Plan Deployment, and Workplace Organization
Report near misses
Pursuit of a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering
Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16-month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting September 2023
Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible working hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)
Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets
Previous supervisory, or team leading experience
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed
Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Excellent project management skills and the proven track record to manage numerous projects at any given
Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.
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