Welding Manufacturing Engineer 3rd Shift

General Description

The Welding Engineer works within the Manufacturing area and reports directly to the Senior Engineer responsible for the department. The Welding Engineer is responsible for implementing new products while adhering to lean manufacturing principles within the assigned area. This position is accountable for the development, introduction, and daily operational support of all components processed within the department.

The Welding Engineer serves as the primary point of contact regarding the calibration of manufactured parts and is responsible for ensuring that all tools and equipment are maintained in optimal operating condition.

Experience and Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Certifications

- Bilingual (English and Spanish, 80% proficiency), both written and verbal.
- 3D modeling software proficiency.
- Six Sigma methodologies.
- Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including: Material Flow
- Kanban
- Seven Wastes
- FMEA
- DFM
- SMED
- Problem Solving
- 5S

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop manufacturable parts and components in collaboration with R&D while considering equipment capabilities.
- Review and release manufacturing drawings.
- Build, maintain, and improve Value Stream Maps (VSM).
- Evaluate equipment requirements.
- Design processes, tooling, and masking solutions for production that comply with safety and quality standards.
- Design transfer hooks and transfer carts.
- Define hand tool requirements.
- Create, deliver, and update work instructions.
- Create and maintain spare parts lists and establish preventive maintenance programs.
- Provide support for daily operations.
- Supply required information in SAP.
- Monitor theoretical welding wire consumption versus actual consumption to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Provide all required information for PPAP.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles.
- Create and maintain machine workload capacity records.
- Create and maintain machine-related material flow diagrams.
- Create and maintain efficient Kanban areas.
- Perform safety-related activities.
- Develop P3, Pilot, and Dry Run parts.
- Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the department supervisor.
- Participate in maintaining compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements related to ISO 9001:2015.
- Comply with all safety rules applicable to the position.
- Complete planned Quality and Training activities on time.
- Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and support corrective actions.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs, and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

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Resumes in English will be preferred.