Manufacturing Engineering Technologist or Technician

About us:

Buhler Industries Inc. is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth.

Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates several modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB build tractors, augers, tillage, compact implements and more. Buhler Industries maintains several well-stocked parts warehouses.

As Buhler Industries continues to re-invest in engineering, research and development and production, the company is moving forward. The dealer and distribution network in North America has a strong base and continues to grow.

Buhler Industries remains committed to continuous product improvement and incorporating new value-added features. That tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.

What will you do?

• Create required manufacturing documentation. Process engineering releases to ensure a cost effective, timely, reliable and safe product introduction.
• Develop shop floor work instructions; including method outline sheets (assembly, welding and paint), job hazard analysis and safe work procedures.
• Conduct product structure and product cost evaluations. Develop continuous improvement initiatives based on observed needs.
• Determine tooling requirements and arrange for tooling development; including holding, lifting, welding and painting fixtures, primary tooling, transport racking, etc. Create tooling drawings when required.
• Complete time study analysis and provide process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor new product launches and track/coordinate product/process improvement actions (CCS process).
• Create cost justifications for new facilities and equipment.
• Liaison with other departments (purchasing, quality, maintenance, production, etc) to ensure timely implementation of engineering releases.
• Review/initiate deviation requests.
• Coordinate tool room and outside tooling suppliers' activities to ensure a timely implementation of product releases. Coordinate tool prove out.
• Support safety and health initiatives through improvements to facilities, processes and tooling.

What do you need to succeed?

• Completion of a Manufacturing Technologist program or degree or similar or combination of some education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of practical shop floor experience.
• Thorough understanding of shop floor processes/procedures.
• Good computer skills; knowledge of Excel and Word programs, CAD/Inventor software.
• Electrical knowledge is a definite asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with BOM/product structuring.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Experience with ISO 9000 certification.
• General knowledge of shop floor safety rules and regulations.
• Capable of sustained physical effort while working with light and medium weight components.

How to Apply: Once you click on the Apply for this Position button you will be taken to a page where you will have two ways to apply. You can upload your resume/CV or copy and paste your details into the box provided.