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Location
Calgary, AB, CA
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About this role

 

SALARIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:             Process Engineer-Multiwall or Coating                                                       

SCOPE OF POSITION

Responsible for development of work methods, processes and operating procedures to improve quality, productivity and reduce waste.   Designs, observes, documents and evaluates trial runs and recommends modifications.  Assists in the start up of modifications and training of operators in their use

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Functional Responsibilities

  • Observes specific production runs for work methods, processes and operating procedures and documents what is taking place.
  • Designs and conducts experiments to establish relationships between control parameters and production results, both for quality and productivity.
  • Documents observations of trial runs, writes or assists in writing final report on trials and justifications for new equipment.
  • Proposes changes to methods, processes or procedures to improve quality, increase productivity, or reduce waste.
  • Analyses problematic runs and recommends possible causes and solutions.
  • Prepares performance specifications for new equipment. In conjunction with Area Foreman, Manufacturing Manger, Q.A. Technical sercvices and Production Manager, prepares Standard Operating Procedure manuals, especially with new equipment.
  • Assists with the start-up and trouble shooting of new equipment and documents comparison with performance specifications and results.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments through magazines and vendor contact.
  • Review new and change work orders and ECO’s for runnability, standardization and cost savings.
  • Reviews all complaints and manages complaint form responses.
  • Implement corrective actions in response to complaint.
  • Reverse engineer and design new product
  • Modify products though knowledge of raw materials and end use for cost reduction and/or performance improvement.
  • Understand and follow food safety and quality procedures

 

Managerial Responsibilities

N/A

 

 KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Frequent and regular contact with General Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Superintendent, Plant Engineer, Q.A. technical services and Production Supervisors to review problems, discuss possible solutions and new developments.
  • Regular contact with operating personnel to gather data on problem areas.
  • Occasional contact with Sales/Service Department for technical support.
  • Occasional contact with customers and outside testing agencies.
  • Occasional contact with government regulatory bodies or equipment suppliers.

 

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Regular use of computers, telephones & misc office equipment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must organize complex tasks and meet deadlines.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Periods of light physical effort required.  (ie. Occasional light lifting)

 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • Conditions may cause minor discomfort due to limited exposure factors/elements.  Minor risk of injury to self or others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • Technical Diploma or equivalent .
  • Knowledge and experience with computer systems

Minimum experience

  •  3-5 years experience in similar field

QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS

  • Good people management skills
  • Project management skills
  • Computer literate
  • Strong understanding of various trades
  • Good oral & written communication skills Proficient in MS Office
  • Detail oriented

 

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