Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id: 2078
# of Openings: 1

Ballard’s Manufacturing Team has an opening for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Burnaby facility where the successful candidate will be in a Senior Engineering role working closely in the CCM production process areas as part of Ballard’s Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) Manufacturing team.

Responsibilities:

• Commission and qualify new equipment and work cells identified as key project deliverables to meet Operations strategic plan that will involve technical discussions with external equipment suppliers, holding technical reviews and status updates with key stakeholders, collaborating with Maintenance team and contractors during installation.
• Support CCM manufacturing processes; optimize process for safety, quality, yield, and capacity by collaborating with upstream and downstream process leads.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement projects to reduce process cycle time, cost, and to improve capacity, quality. Validate and communicate changes to assist in capacity and demand forecasting.
• Lead and close out Quality related items such as Non-Conformity Reports and 8D investigations by finding root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Provide hands on support to production operators; assist in daily troubleshooting to meet program specific design and quality requirements.
• Generate, maintain, and update engineering documentations, including specifications, process flow diagrams, control plans, work instructions etc. Timely release of new or modified process documents, following internal change management process, to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Continuous monitoring and process control utilizing statistical tools followed by regular feedback to production operators and engineering team to communicate lessons learned and improvement plans.
• Train and update Production teams on new findings from quality issues, implementation of a process change, and revised documents issued to the shop floor such as work instructions.
• Research and/or develop new methods and technologies to innovate future MEA manufacturing processes beyond current strategic plan.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics.
• Professional Engineering designation (or eligibility) is an asset.
• 7 - 10 years of manufacturing or process development experience.
• Strong communication, observation, and analytical skills to troubleshoot process and quality-related issues.
• Experience with engineering practices such as Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, Design of Experiment, SPC, noise factor analysis, Kaizen, 5S, and familiarity with automotive industry standards such as ISO and IATF certification process are an asset.
• Knowledge of technical documentation related to manufacturing, including use of control plan, FMEA, process flow diagram, SOP, process and product specifications, setup checklist, equipment requirement, facility drawing etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills supported by strong data analysis skill (using Excel or other statistical software such as Minitab).
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent team player with experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Machine shop skills and ability to work hands on with machinery is considered an asset.
• Experience with liquid injection molding, mold tool design, web handling, lamination, and converting processes would be an asset.
• Experience with managing capital equipment projects would be an asset.

The typical hiring range for this position is $93,840– 117,300. Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.

Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
Paid time off
Retirement plan matching
Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

*Due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.