About this role
Essential Functions:
• Design specialized equipment for windshield fabrication
• Manage capital projects and oversee the projects from the proposal stage all the way to full implementation
• Create plant layout drawings that will maximize efficiency and improve safety of plant work areas
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and handling multiple tasks independently with limited supervision.
• Support for all plant safety initiatives.
• Instigate studies and actions to resolve technical problems, reduce waste and improve team performance.
• Assist with mechanical improvements through TPM, P.M., and Capital Expenditure Projects.
• Maintain/update mechanical and site drawings using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
• Assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and to ensure that the introduction into the facility is handled efficiently and with minimal disruption to production
• Some travel may be required; approximately twice per year may be required.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
• Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Passion For Excellence: Challenges existing conditions by setting and achieving challenging goals and demonstrates strong commitment and accountability for results.
• Innovation & Change: Drives organization to think and act in an agile manner to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7 or more years related experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing an asset.
• Strong computer skills (All MS Office programs, CAD).
• Excellent communication and human relation skills. Also well-developed interpersonal skills, verbal and written
• Self-Motivated Individual capable of multi-tasking and working well under pressure.