Key Responsibilities and Authorities: Monitor and analyze performance of assigned work centers; maintain and present monthly open issues, and lead data-driven continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing equipment. Support Toolroom and Maintenance by providing technical guidance, process insights, and updated documentation/drawings for equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and modifications. Specify, requisition, and oversee the development, delivery, and integration of new equipment in accordance with internal tooling, machine, and programming specifications. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure equipment and process solutions meet financial, spatial, and production layout requirements. Travel locally and internationally as required for on-site meetings, supplier reviews, and equipment acceptance trials. Capture photographs and videos within the facility for internal documentation and external communications related to job duties, ensuring proper usage compliance. Participate in quote meetings and prepare detailed internal costed equipment quotes; review with management and defend associated costs. Issue detailed RFQs to vendors, clearly communicating technical specifications and process requirements; coordinate with Packaging Engineering for packaging needs. Review vendor quotations to ensure compliance with RFQ specifications; request clarifications and challenge costs where necessary to optimize value. Lead internal and external open issues meetings, document and distribute minutes, assign follow-up tasks, and track closure across departments. Represent the department during customer visits and production runs, maintaining a high level of professionalism and understanding of audience needs. Develop capital approval packages and manage related documentation, purchase orders, invoice tracking, and alignment with program budgets. Support development and documentation of in-line plastics processes such as vibratory welding and injection/co-molding where applicable. Ensure completion and documentation of PHSR, ergonomic, and environmental assessments for all new equipment or major changes. Research and assess new vendors for equipment, tooling, and materials handling technologies; initiate NDAs and support vendor qualification with the Mechanisms Group. Coordinate equipment training sessions for Maintenance, Toolroom, and Production teams to ensure proper operation and safety. Participate in and lead meetings and initiatives such as GEAR programs, Kaizen events, LPA audits, Gemba walks, TPM activities, and JHSC programs. Work collaboratively with Maintenance, Toolroom, Production, Materials, Warehouse, and Quality teams to address line issues and maintain production flow. Assist in part/process qualification, product launches, and evaluation of new business opportunities with AQP and Test Lab support. Complete and close assigned tasks related to ECNs, DMNs, Launch Open Issues, and Quality Open Issues, providing required documentation and verification. Develop process documentation including operator instructions, setup/changeover sheets, process flow diagrams, safety/lockout procedures, and process parameters. Assist in developing and maintaining PFMEAs and conduct time studies and capability assessments on both manual and automated processes to identify improvements. Review and edit technical documentation and engineering materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards. Comply with departmental and divisional instructions, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, WHMIS, OHSA, and all customer-specific quality and safety requirements. Support team members as needed and develop familiarity with packaging cost development processes. Attend required training, both locally and internationally, in support of customer or divisional needs. Participate in GP-12/containment activities to identify upstream process defects and support root cause resolution. Actively contribute to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) meetings, milestone reviews, prototype builds, and design open issues sessions to ensure robust product/process integration. Maintain a hands-on presence on the shop floor; engage with operators, lead hands, and supervisors to support frontline needs and drive improvement. Archive and manage departmental documentation in a structured and accessible format. Promote and practice Kaizen principles and participate in GEAR and Continuous Improvement activities. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned in alignment with departmental goals and priorities. Always adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies, including proper PPE use, hazard identification, and safe equipment operation. To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90 If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.
