Principal Industrial Engineer (Mechanical)

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Career Opportunity: Industrial Engineer
Together, We’ll Keep the World Moving Forward
Standard Machine was founded in 1967 and acquired by Timken in 2013.  Not everyone knows what Timken makes. But you'll recognize what Timken makes possible. We engineer solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world’s equipment, machinery, and vehicles in motion. At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Industrial/Mechanical Engineer enhances the reliability of our equipment and systems through maintenance planning, capital evaluation, and risk assessment. This includes evaluating processes, equipment, and systems to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity can be achieved by integrating physical and decision-making capabilities of people with aspects of system design and equipment capability.
Key Responsibilities
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-Develop Engineered Solutions
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-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to devise innovative engineering solutions aimed at improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
-Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed engineered solutions. Lead or participate in brainstorming sessions to generate and refine innovative engineering concepts tailored to meet specific operational needs.
-Coordinate prototype development and testing for new engineered solutions, ensuring adherence to design and manufacturing specifications
-Participate in the development of design and manufacturing specifications
-Determine asset availability forecasting using applicable software
-Utilize testing methodologies to isolate reliability issues
-Review and Analysis of Technical Specifications
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-Review technical specifications outlined in Request for Quotations (RFQs) from clients or vendors.
-Assess the feasibility and compatibility of technical requirements with existing equipment and systems
-Analyze costs of production with a focus on reliability modeling
-Develop and implement changes that result in manufacturing process improvements
-Coordinate with the planning department to optimize workflow
-Create metrics to monitor schedule progress and identify/manage risk
-Collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure alignment between client expectations and technical capabilities.
-Provision of competent engineering that maximizes asset and equipment efficiency
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-Provide timely and accurate development, improvement, implementation, and evaluation of integrated systems of people, equipment, material, and processes which follow sound engineering principles to meet customer needs.
-Produce reports to justify analysis and results, demonstrating cause and effect
-Apply proven processes and methodologies within engineering analysis and reports
-Provides design and failure analysis in support of production.
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-Resolves conflicts between design specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
-Provides timely and effective resolution of non-conformances when necessary.
-Provides knowledge base for translation of engineering principles to manufacturing
 
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate possesses the following education and competencies.
Education
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-Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng)
-Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering majors preferred
-P. Eng. Designation in SK, BC, MB, ON, QC will be considered an asset
Competencies
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-Demonstrated proficiency in industrial and reliability engineering pertaining to manufacturing
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills including conflict resolution
-Proven ability to lead projects and teams, demonstrating strong organization and communication skills
-Accuracy and expertise in failure analysis, software, and engineering processes
-Detailed understanding of manufacturing processes including metallurgy
-Experience using proven processes and methodologies such as 5S, FMEA, RAM, LCC, RCM, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
-Expertise in Algor and other Finite Element Analysis packages as well as the ability to develop software.
-Adaptive problem-solving techniques including developing new solutions through analytical, interpretative, evaluative, creative, and innovative thinking
Work that Matters
Working at Timken means working with dozens of industries on projects that have the potential to change the world. Everywhere you look, we’re there, improving reliability, raising the bar for efficiency, and driving sustainability. That’s been our focus for more than a century. And every day we seek out new opportunities to help our partners reach higher levels of achievement. All our work is held to the highest quality standards, and our facility maintains all of the following certifications and affiliations: API, ISO 9001-2015, AGMA, and CWB.
Put your Career in GEAR today!
Working at Standard Machine, a Timken Brand, opens the door for opportunity, benefits, and security.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization. We also have a short-term incentive plan that pays based on individual and company performance.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, employee assistance program, on-site gym, RRSP/DPSP with company matching, vehicle discount programs, and MORE.
Continuing Education
You'll have the chance to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries and applications. Learn more through hands-on experience, core training and a selection of more than 4,400 online courses. In addition, tuition assistance opportunities may be available if you want to enhance your education in a field related to your career.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure. Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.