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Project Manager

The Position  

• Planning and executing of projects related to new production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts and new equipment related to machining or assembly
• Ownership and accountability of the process including documentation, troubleshooting, improvements, maintenance and training
• Implement process capability improvements and update all relevant documentation
• Ensure that the process is capable of producing parts to print specifications
• Deal with suppliers, customers and sub-contract processes
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, internally and externally
• Assist in machine set up as required
• Progress reporting internally and externally, customer contact
• Preparation of engineering documentation, FMEA and operator instructions
• Coordination of improvement projects on existing product lines
• Participation in cost reduction activities applying theories of lean manufacturing
• Interface with tooling suppliers to coordinate special tools required for start of production
• Conduct time studies
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures and to TS 16949 system

 Qualifications

• Four (4) year technical degree
• 5 - 10 years experience working for an automotive supplier involved in a program launch
• 2+ years technical experience with metal forming, welding and assembly
• Strong process planning skills for assembly lines with welding, fixtures and gauging.
• Excellent understanding of PPAP, PSO, SPC, Gauges, GD&T, FMEA, APQP, 8D and problem solving with demonstrated hands on applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CAD software with AutoCAD being the preference
• Knowledge and understanding of MOST and how to use it for process studies
• The ability to interact with employees, customers and suppliers and portray a positive company image
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

 Location: GTA

Salary: Negotiable

If you are interested in this challenging and exciting opportunity, please send your resume by email to: mail@theplacementagency.ca