Automotive Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. Its full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. Active Dynamics is always growing, evolving, and finding new ways to bring meaningful value to its customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its Toronto team. The company is looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

This position is responsible for developing and reviewing manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment to manufacture exhaust systems. The role works in a team environment to develop exhaust system designs for the customer base. Location: Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes and procedures to ensure a smooth transition into Production.
• Provide engineering support to Production in all areas, such as packaging, metal cutting, tube bending, MIG and resistance welding, and rolling.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and equipment to improve efficiency and cost structure.
• Work directly with the cross-functional team to understand and develop solutions for customer issues and problems.
• Participate in CI activities.
• Basic knowledge of MRP systems is preferred.
• Support the development of cost estimates for quoting purposes.
• Participate in cross-functional team activities to develop continuous improvement activities for existing and new products within the organization.
• Participate in 5S and Lean manufacturing activities.
• Provide engineering support in the commissioning and validation of new equipment.
• Review product designs to ensure compliance with internal DFM/A rules.
• Work with the product design team to develop DFM/A design rules.
• Participate in strategic discussions for product road map development for new processes.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and feasibility analysis.
• Communicate and coordinate with all other departments and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• 0-3 years' experience in Manufacturing.
• Some experience with metal stamping, Arc Welding, Resistance Welding, and tube forming.
• Fundamental understanding and experience in packaging is preferred.
• Basic knowledge in welding and metal forming processes is preferred.
• Some experience with process optimization and cost reduction methodologies.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

The Active Dynamics team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. The company understands that work at Active should support employees no matter their current situation, and offers several benefits to ensure that work is fulfilling while respecting work-life balance:

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms.
• Group health benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification.

Active Dynamics thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. Candidates who require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process are asked to let the company know.