Process Engineer Jobs

About Pliteq Inc.

Pliteq Inc. is an international supplier of recycled products to the construction industry. We are a group of experienced engineers focused on developing high-performing, cost-effective acoustical products to ensure building code is met for sound transmission. Innovative by design, simple to install, GenieClip and GenieMat are the trusted brands of architects, builders and acoustical consultants worldwide.

Pliteq continues to be a leading innovator in vibration and sound control on a global scale. We have a competitive and entrepreneurial culture and are currently recruiting for a Process Engineer to help with our growth.

Process Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Fine-tune compound formula and process parameters to maximize quality and minimize labour and materials cost.

● Develop and troubleshoot new equipment during initial start-up.

● Fine-tune compound formula and process parameters to maximize quality and minimize labour and materials cost.

● Identify areas for capital expenditure improvements to optimize processes.

● Present ideas with estimated capital and ROI details.

● Develop, document, maintain and train staff on standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and process parameters.

● Support production with problem solving and support maintenance when equipment and/or process issues arise.

● Monitor and reduce scrap levels, disposition seconds into useable product.

● Maximize efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data.

● Develop and document bill of materials (BOM) information in ERP from raw material to packaging.

Quality Engineering:

● Provide engineering support to ensure consistent application of quality techniques.

● Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solutions, implementing action plans, and providing resources.

● Determine quality improvement parameters relevant to all manufacturing processes.

● Execute appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.

● Brainstorm potential product concerns to help prevent field issues.

● Reviewing product for quality and conformance standards.

● Responsible for collecting, preparing and testing retained samples from production to ensure the finished products comply with product specifications and quality standards.

● Inspecting the products coming out of the production lines at regular intervals to ensure production personnel are following proper QA/QC procedures.

● Develop quality standards and provide quality systems training and assistance to production personnel on quality decisions and measurement techniques.

● Identify quality issues on a daily/weekly basis, record and analyze data and issue non-conformance review forms, quality alerts etc. to production and follow up on corrective actions.

● Developing work instructions, procedures and writing reports.

● Identifying quality and process improvement opportunities and implementing solutions.

● Providing technical and operational support to production.

● Assist in preparing and shipping R&D products to external testing facilities for testing and conduct internal R&D testing as required.

General:

● Responsible for achieving all operations department business, quality, and safety goals.

● Following all human resources and environment health and safety and Pliteq policy requirements.

● Responsible for keeping the testing laboratory clean, organized and well maintained.

● Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, participating in professional societies.

● Occasional travel for quality audits or to investigate quality issues on site.

● Availability to work or be on call during evenings and/or weekends as required to support 24/7 manufacturing.

● All other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

● Engineering university degree, preferably Mechanical or Chemical

● Pursuing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

● Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering in a manufacturing environment

● Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment

● Exceptional process aptitude (i.e. understanding of cause and effect of various process parameters such as temperature, pressure, formulation etc.)

● Exceptional mechanical and electrical aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment)

● Strong ability to organize and lead multiple, simultaneous projects

● Laboratory experience performing quality and performance testing

● 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D (Solidworks) CAD experience

● Strong organizational skills and time management skills

● Strong communication skills

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

● Clear criminal record check required

Benefits

● Company paid comprehensive group benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Pliteq Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided to all qualified candidates upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.