Technologist - Production Technology - Automotive

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. 

Our Offering

 

• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;

Your Key Responsibilities

Development
 

• Realize new production technologies in the plant.
• Establish and consider the limits of current technologies and their impact on quality and cost.
• Provide requests to advanced development organization

Investment
 

• Provide requirement specification for new machine or equipment.
• Select equipment and technology from the research of different machine tools/ equipment and their suppliers. Align with capital expenditure approval and purchasing processes.
• Establish and consider the limits of current technologies and their impact on quality and cost.
• Plan and implement the pre-acceptance of new machine or equipment including a list of correction measures.
• Support final acceptance test. Provide data and check setup/process operation.

Networking
 

• Share quality, cost and robustness information for current technology and optimization. Compare different locations.

New Product
 

• Analyze challenges for production of new products (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly).
• Analyze production feasibility for new products. Best process to produce product with cost estimates.
• Provide data and information for production planning and cost calculation.
• Support PFMEA. Provide all information about risk of production process to PFMEA owner. Support corrective actions from PFMEA.
• Support sample production by Production or Prototype.

Optimization
 

• Review/ analyze/ consider current production machines/equipment/ technology performance information (quality, setup time, cycle time, tool cost, etc.) versus performance of new or improved.
• Identify and plan optimization actions and projects to improve current production technology.
• Implement projects to improve quality, cost, and robustness.

Production Support
 

• Provide setup parameter data (e.g. Setup Sheet).
• Provide operator instruction for the technological tasks of the process.
• Support gap analysis from key figure measurements (e.g. QCD, OEE, capacity)
• Support short term problem solving and troubleshooting. Provide technological know-how to production for solving problems.
• Support tooling plan. Provide requirements and machine specs to tool design.
• Support test of tooling.

Qualification
 

• Assess skill and training level required to achieve qualification regard the technology.
• Suggest training, coaching and experiences required.
• Provide training material (method, presentation, handout, online, etc.)
• Provide training and coaching for operators and other technical support.

Your Qualifications

 

• Technical degree, diploma or experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment
• Experience working in functional and cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Goal and results oriented
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in ERP, preferably SAP
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology for example: Value Streams, MTM, Ergonomics
• Working knowledge of PC's and applicable software
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. 

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact 

Schaeffler Canada Inc. 

Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier 

+15192766582 

Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

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