Process Engineer

Overview

Daiken North America Ltd is seeking a dependable, hard-working Process Engineer for our Huntsville, ON facility.

Our Process Engineers are responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process including developing, implementing, monitoring and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow. Work to increase efficiency and boost profits of the organization. In addition, the position requires the ability to foresee projects.

The Process Engineer sets up and introduces new manufacturing processes and projects by understanding how to operate, change settings and optimize production equipment.

The Process Engineer evaluates new materials and new equipment with the goal of achieving cycle time reduction leading to a decreased time for equipment set up and improving equipment output.

Daiken North America Ltd: We are located in beautiful, tranquil Huntsville! Live, Play, and Work all in one location!! Get away from the city challenges and enjoy our cottage country!

This is a very exciting time to join our company. We are continuing to grow, introducing new products, making technological investments, and implementing innovative marketing strategies. We are also focused on our people -- our most important resource.

At Daiken we believe in transparency, open communication, and rewarding success with a path to fully develop your potential while building a career.

Daiken North America Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Daiken North America Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why join Daiken?

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Competitive compensation package: $80,000 to $90,000CAD annually depending on experience
• Extended Health Care plan that includes medical, dental and vision benefits
• Registered Pension Plan with company match

Responsibilities

Accountability & Responsibilities

• Continually works to improve existing operations, for increased safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost savings (Process Optimization)
• Develops and manages new products, process improvements, and capital projects, including budget control and schedule management
• Provides technical support to manufacturing (Production, Quality Control, Research & Development etc)
• Investigates operational problems affecting production and reports and recommends solutions (Process troubleshooting)
• Identifies ways to reduce production costs through recommendations – i.e., new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance.
• Works with other relevant departments to determine estimated costs, run time, cost reductions, and close the feedback loop.
• Interacts with all levels of the organization, as well as external vendors, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Successfully manages multiple projects while maintaining proficiency on recurring tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to properly prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Always acts in a courteous and professional manner and under all circumstances, especially when interactions are required with customers.
• Organize meetings with other team members to facilitate growth and help establish a training quality culture.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed and other projects as assigned by Management

Qualifications

Required or Preferred Education and Experience

• Engineering or Technology Degree
• Relevant experience in a Process/Project Engineering role with at least 2-3 years experience. Applicants are encouraged to disclose details of project they have completed, where possible
• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is an asset.

Required or Preferred Skills / Abilities

• A solid foundation in engineering concepts.
• Self-motivated and highly organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to work in an often fast paced, hectic and demanding environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as keen attention to detail.
• Project Management, leadership and teamwork sills are important to ensure that the entire factory comes together to complete a given assignment on time.
• Machining design experience, with the ability to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for regulatory agencies
• Ability to offer creative solution contributions to engineering staff and other employees.
• Ability to plan and manage projects through all aspects, design, quote, document and oversee

Work Environment

• In Plant and Office Environment

Physical Demands

• This job requires the ability to sit, stand, lift and/or move.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Monday through Friday 8 hours a day; at times more than 8 hours.

Travel

• Less than 25%.