Mechanical Engineer (9 Month Contract)

Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP is the leading and largest vertically integrated IT Asset Disposition & Recycling processor in Canada. We are committed to enabling safe and secure reuse of electronics, responsible recycling of electronics to divert waste from landfills, and recovery of natural resources from obsolete electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

IndustrialEngineering (improving and providing data on existing business processes and systems)

• Analyse current production and operational processes and determine creative courses of action to promote safety, quality, and efficiency
• Optimize the AI X-Ray system optical sorter, eddy current, induction sorting, shredder / screens to ensure desired quality / throughput goals
• Lead and standardize green lines / time-value analysis to ensure consistency on operational processing costs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of process parameters like downtime, efficiency, and commodity quality using different lean tools like Gemba, Spaghetti Diagram, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Lead or participate in the discovery, planning and execution of approved major and continuous initiatives and ensure projects are delivered within scope, time and budget objectives
• Work with Operations and Commodities on research and design, new product discovery and bring those ventures to market.
• Support development and standardization of manufacturing processes including creation/updates to SOPs, supporting new process roll outs and training of the personnel.
• Support plant equipment improvements through installation, commissioning, and process trial work
• Ensure that equipment meets performance specifications
• Provide hands on support on process troubleshooting and process improvement while maintaining quality and product standards
• Determine the best options for process improvement tactics and execute those efficiencies;
• Provide business leadership and expertise to identify, prioritize, plan and execute projects, processes and system improvement initiatives

ProjectEngineering (implementing and changing processes in the business)

• Make recommendations to new equipment installation, modifications, and improvements to support business and industry changes / needs
• Prepares a plan to implement the improvements and monitor the new process to ensure that it is working as intended;
• Work with management to allocate business resources across competing initiatives and manage resources effectively; Provide direction, coaching and support to teams and subject matter experts throughout projects
• Acts as a consultant and business resource to the Operation and Commodities Team

• Completion of a university degree in Engineering with courses in economics, analytics, business, operations and/or project management or equivalent experience
• Post-secondary degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge or completion of Six-Sigma or comparable principles is a strong asset
• 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Quantum is an equal opportunity employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Quantum offers a unique insight into the e-waste industry, with its rapidly and constantly changing environment! To learn more about us, visit: www.quantumlifecycle.com.

You must be authorized to work in Canada without a sponsorship, now or in the future. Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP does not offer sponsorships.