Industrial Engineer - Langley, BC

Job ID:  249839

Exempt

Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions (OES), a CRH company, has united the Carson®, Christy®, and Synertech® brands to form the largest manufacturer of plastic, polymer, and concrete utility enclosure products serving the municipal water, irrigation, electric, communications, and transportation markets. OES has 11 manufacturing and distribution centers strategically located across the U.S. and Canada.

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Job Summary

The industrial Engineer is responsible for performing vital functions for our manufacturing facility, processes and our continuous improvement program. In this role you will be responsible for implementing different technological advancements to our manufacturing environment. Your role is to evaluate existing processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production processes. Your main focus will be on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving Quality, production rates, efficiencies, yields, and reducing costs.

Scope

The continuous improvement of all our manufacturing systems through data analysis, such as machine cycles, reject rates, schedule compliance, engineering specifications and safety incidents, technology, industrial engineering techniques, project management and critical thinking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze deviations and quality problems, define corrective actions for different team members (Mold design, schedule, Tooling, supply chain and Production).
• Analyze and maintain our standard machine cycles.
• Provide regular updates on projects to the VP of Manufacturing.
• Follow-up of tests at the machine to validate the chosen process/product design and feedback to optimize processes
• Development and implementation of time studies with regards to improvement in efficiencies and work process.
• Analysis of work processes, material usage, and personnel distribution with recommendations for improvement of efficiencies and cost savings.
• Support Safety Director with review of existing health and safety protocols and develop standards and training to ensure continuous improvement of safety.
• Risks analysis of the defined process with preventive actions.
• Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and manufacturing of plastic enclosures.
• Development and implementation of integrated manufacturing systems and procedures.
• Studies new machinery, improves existing machinery, assists other engineers to develop and build automation technology and machines to facilitate production system.
• Support new product development processes
• Provide all technical information to our subcontractors as well as coordinate technical support.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Participates in system testing and other quality assurance processes to facilitate system upgrades and improvements, providing product and data quality perspectives.
• Participates in the development of appropriate quality control program to ensure conformity of raw material, purchased reagents and material, and final products to quality standards.
• Create, collect and analyze Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to identify actionable trends.
• Study existing skills and experience of the current workforce, develop and implement training programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years previous experience working in a Manufacturing / Technical Project based environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
• Experience with Production Lines and understanding end to end manufacturing processes.
• Sound understanding and experience developing technical specifications.
• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in engineering or a combination or experience and education in related field.
• Project Management Experience or certifications an asset.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize work flow with excellent attention to detail.
• Critical thinker, Team player, Analytical, Eager to learn
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle Enclosure Solutions (OES), a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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