Shively Diversified Management Services
Saint Catharines, ON
Publié il y a 7 jours
Détails de l'emploi :
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Expérimenté
Project-Based Launch Process Engineer
Overview:
- Project-based role with defined scope, timeline, and hours
- Assist with process launch in machining environments focusing on crankshaft machining for automotive engines
- Focus: rotating equipment (CNC, grinders, spindle systems)
- Manage run-offs, validations, and production readiness
- Only candidates currently residing in the St. Cats area will be considered. Candidates needing relocation or sponsorship will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Lead machine runs off (cycle time, capability, quality)
- Execute Run Rate, validation, and pre-production builds
- Support install & debug of rotating machine tools
- Develop processes for crankshaft machining (turning, grinding)
- Set/optimize feeds, speeds, cycle times
- Experience with carbide machining inserts and able to propose alternatives to improve quality and/or throughput
- Troubleshoot vibration, runout, tool wear, finish issues
- Drive OEE, scrap, cycle time, Cp/Cpk improvements
- Support PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
- Partner with production, maintenance, tooling, suppliers
- Ensure safe operation of rotating equipment
Qualifications:
- Experience with crankshaft manufacturing, machining, and rotating equipment
- Strong in process validation & capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Knowledge of APQP and PPAP
- Read GD&T and prints
- Strong troubleshooting skills
Requirements:
- Engineering degree or equivalent and Crankshaft experience preferred
- 3–5+ yrs manufacturing and machining
- Ability to travel between the United States and Canada
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This is a 1099 independent contractor, project-based role with a defined scope, timeline, and hours.
The position is based in Saint Catharines, ON, and the role requires travel between the United States and Canada.
The role focuses on process launch in machining environments for crankshaft machining in automotive engines, with emphasis on rotating equipment like CNC machines, grinders, and spindle systems.
Responsibilities include leading machine runs, executing run rate and pre-production builds, supporting install and debug of rotating machine tools, developing crankshaft machining processes, and driving OEE, scrap, and cycle-time improvements.
An engineering degree or equivalent with crankshaft experience is preferred, along with 3–5+ years in manufacturing and machining, strong process validation (Cp/Cpk), knowledge of APQP/PPAP, ability to read GD&T and prints, and strong troubleshooting skills.
Experience with turning and grinding for crankshafts, setting/optimizing feeds, speeds, and cycle times, and familiarity with carbide machining inserts and options to improve quality or throughput.
The role requires ensuring the safe operation of rotating equipment and partnering with production, maintenance, tooling, and suppliers to support process readiness and production success.
