Blackline Safety is hiring a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team In Calgary, Alberta. The Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer will play a key part in driving and leading operational improvements, maintaining the operational gains achieved through continuous improvement, and in accelerating continuous improvement projects. Leading the Manufacturing Process Engineers, the Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading a team responsible for ensuring factory capability for on-time, on-quality, on-cost delivery of product. Reporting to the Director, Manufacturing Process, the Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer will work collaboratively within the Manufacturing Engineering functions, and with other disciplines, to drive multiple initiatives to drive productivity and improvement activities required to sustain rapid growth and the support of new product launches.
Who are you?
- You are highly motivated, independent, big-picture but attentive to details, and have a disciplined, collaborative approach to problem-solving
- You have a strong understanding of how systems interconnect, and can leverage data to drive intelligent decision-making and proactive response to predictively problem-solve
- You have a broad range of experience in the electronics manufacturing and product assembly industries
- You have strong interpersonal skills and can cross functional boundaries to rapidly find and drive implementation of solutions to complex problems
- You are able to quickly and effectively prioritize activities for a team of engineers and technicians, acting decisively in uncertain situations and driving fast delivery of transformative results
- You thrive working on multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities in a fast-moving high-growth environment, without losing sight of strategic objectives
- You have a history of successes in a manufacturing environment, backed by your 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, Engineering degree, and Lean Six Sigma accreditation
- You are forward-thinking and see opportunity where others see barriers
- You have high standards and are driven to improve every day, and motivate others to strive to do the same, with a focus on exceeding customer needs
- You are hands-on and prepared to get involved with all aspects of operations with a can-do attitude and collaborative spirit
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop technical team responsible for factory manufacturing capacity, yield, and productivity, and act as a champion for continuous improvement activities
- Engage with Product Development and other disciplines to complete root-cause analyses of issues in product or process and ensure resolution
- Champion initiatives to bring in new technologies and oversee capital projects to deliver step-change gains in productivity, capacity, efficiency, and quality
- Ensure Manufacturing Process team delivers on manufacturing process readiness for new product introduction launches
- Manage development of documentation, procedures, and processes to standardize and improve manufacturing operations, and champion change management structure
- Develop or source fixturing, tools, and other equipment to aid in manufacturing tasks
- Create new organizational structures and policies to develop departmental maturity and support organizational development initiatives
Required skills
- Exceptional knowledge in mechanical, electronics, and process design and troubleshooting
- Thorough knowledge of volume electronics and electronics assembly industry best-practices
- Proven successes in manufacturing line design and operations management
- Successful history of leading engineering teams or managing projects
- Ability to rapidly and strategically prioritize and balance conflicting priorities
- Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment and Six Sigma accreditation, with demonstrated successes in applying tools and ability to mentor others in their usage
- Data acquisition and analysis experience using databases and complex data structures
- Experience with gas detection, PCBA manufacturing, product design, project management, quality assurance, injection molding, radio technologies, and metalwork are all assets
This role requires the employee to have access to steel-toed boots before commencing their new position.
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly traded company.
Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
