This is a key role within the Operations Team that will serve as a manufacturing expert, providing guidance on process improvements, assembly and testing efficiency. This role will investigate new manufacturing methods and equipment to improve overall manufacturing operations and will lead capacity expansion and new capital equipment projects.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Work with production staff to identify best manufacturing practices and implement them across all areas of production
• Investigate industry best practices and emerging technologies and enhance our manufacturing methods
• Support production in the areas of technical problem solving and the introduction of new process and equipment
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions and operational procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with quality standards
• Facilitate the change management process by initiating change requests and collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively execute and document changes.
• Lead and contribute to corrective and preventive action initiatives, including resolution of customer complaints and deployment of robust error-proofing strategies in production. Ensure production team is assembling the product accurately as designed
• Implement and maintain a strong preventative maintenance program including spare parts inventory
• Take the lead on equipment reliability and breakdowns
• Manage capital projects in manufacturing
• When required, provide support to Supply Chain or Engineering in the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, items, or equipment from a manufacturability standpoint
• Assist in reducing the occurrence of manufacturing errors
• Promote and enhance a safety-first culture 
• Assess risks at the earliest stage and support the implementation of appropriate means of prevention.
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety department as needed
• Identify and implement new methods and efficiencies to enhance capacity and/or contain costs through work process adjustments, equipment, and tooling
• May provide training to staff on new techniques or manufacturing improvements
• This position requires a hands-on approach combined with a strategic mindset
• Adherence to all company policies, including health and safety protocols
• Develop a quality spirit across manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, typically Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment with integrated power and power conversion products in various stages of prototyping, commercialization and production
• Experience working in engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, or custom product manufacturing
• Experience in selecting, procuring, and installing capital equipment including overall project management
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other problem-solving techniques preferred
• Experience with ISO9001/ISO14001 Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• An appreciation and passion for mitigating the environmental impacts of manufacturing (products, processes, packaging, recycling, energy conservation, etc)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas clearly to all levels
• Strong analytic problem-solving capabilities
• Proven track record in implementing new processes, equipment and tooling
• Demonstrates initiative and a passion for achieving results
• Resourceful, innovative and energetic
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
 

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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