IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Mfg. Canada, Inc.) in Surrey, BC is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. This position offers an opportunity with a very employee-oriented company with competitive compensation and good benefits.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Extended health benefits
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility towards Group Retirement Savings Plan contributions
• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives within the manufacturing environment including production, materials, warehouse and testing functions . Reporting to and working closely with the Operations Manager for Integrated Products, this role involves driving continuous improvement projects/processes utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques and tools within the manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong problem solving abilities, and is experienced in leading standard work kaizen events, and can apply single piece flow manufacturing philosophies into a mid to high volume production line.

Key Responsibilities

• Kaizen Event Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Kaizen events to drive rapid improvements in productivity, quality, and process efficiency.
• Champion long-term lean transformation efforts and contribute to the strategic roadmap towards operational excellence.
• Value Stream Mapping & Process Optimization: Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to analyze current production processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimized future-state workflows.
• Waste Reduction & Efficiency Improvements: Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities using 5S, Standard Work, Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing), and other lean tools.
• Production Line Optimization: Support the design, modification, and improvement of production lines to ensure maximum efficiency, ergonomic benefits, and material flow enhancements.
• Data-Driven Continuous Improvement: Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for sustained improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, engineering, warehouse and supply chain teams to integrate lean principles into daily operations.
• Technology & Automation Integration: Research and implement digital lean tools, automation technologies, and real-time data tracking solutions to enhance process visibility and decision-making.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of materials comply with safety regulations and ergonomic best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Process/Manufacturing engineering, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement role within an electrical manufacturing environment
• Proven expertise in facilitating Kaizen events, leading transformation projects, and implementing lean strategies.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, JIT, TPM, SMED).
• Experience in data analysis, process simulation tools, and industrial automation to support lean initiatives.
• Experience with digital lean tools (e.g., MES, Power BI) and FMEA software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA development, risk scoring, and mitigation planning.
• Experience with high-volume, low-mix manufacturing
• Familiarity with APQP, control plans, and quality validation tools
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other industry standards.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills to drive change effectively.
• Excellent communication and training abilities to engage and develop employees at all levels