Job Description

Provide guidance to maximize the design and production personnel to ensure manufacturing specifications are adhered to, execution budgets are maintained, and shipments meet our promised commitment dates to our customers.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

A Brief Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer II is a part of our Manufacturing Engineering / Operations team, helping to set-up, troubleshoot and problem solve Manufacturing CNC machining, automated fabrication systems, programming, and support for MiTek Automation Machinery products and production issues at our Calgary Automation Manufacturing Site.

General Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible creation and maintenance of production, CPS and NPS manufacturing procedures, creating, and maintaining standard work, optimizing existing and future manufacturing processes, providing technical support to front line personnel.
• Collaborating with all functional groups on all CPS and NPS programs, serving as a Direction Lead for Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and manufacturing production personnel on machine building related issues, and supporting MiTek’s Quality Plan, and help increase FYP to meet the goals of the manufacturing production department(s).
• Write Capital Equipment Request (CER), Funding Approval Request (FAR) proposal efforts as required to ensure sufficient operations budgets are included in all offers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in assembly, mechanics, controls, connectivity, sensors, programming (PLC, VFD(s), Safety controls and sensors), knowledge of fabrication areas, also are capable of training and directing the work of others.
• Attends/participates in meetings completes special projects/miscellaneous assignments as needed directed by Manufacturing Engineering Management.

   Production Responsibilities:

• Own Manufacturing Engineering Design Review of engineering drawings for product and process manufacturability.
• Development and/or implementation of wiring, component assembly, tooling, and fixturing to support Production for product and process manufacturing.
• ERP system Maintenance for managing product structures/BOMs, routings and revision levels for MiTek Automation Machinery and parts.
• Work with Quality Engineering to develop capable processes to support and maintain a continuous flow of quality products for MiTek Machinery build operations.
• Identify/Assist, support, and lead actions for implementing cost improvements/lean projects.
• Production floor engagement to exceed 50% of total time
• Owns use of tooling and processes to assure maximum tool utilization, production capable tolerances, and expedient processing of nonconforming materials.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering related field. Experience with hand tools, power tools, automation, assembly, control electronics, sensors, programming techniques with 2-4 years of relevant process improvement, quality systems, machine/automation and/or manufacturing experience required.
• Material prep utilizing metal cutting equipment (saw, oxy/acetylene torch/plasma cutting), for preparation of project materials
• Able to follow instructions, read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings or other technical documentation.
• Follow Safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a safe work environment for self and others
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks are essential.
• Strong organizational communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently or within a team.

Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to regularly access the shop factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigating around factory machines. 

The role is required on-site five days per week.

 

MiTek Canada Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, Annual holidays
• Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including RRSP and Profit Sharing  
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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