Manufacturing Engineer (Maple Ridge BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role – Manufacturing Engineer (Maple Ridge BC)

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to provide technical expertise in the manufacturing process development and improvement of all products manufactured at RST. 

This position works with Production Control, Production, Sales, Quality and Design Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes at R.S.T. are used to make geotechnical instruments optimized to assure safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Your success will be determined by your level of hands-on approach, technical intuition, inquisitiveness, safety, quality, prioritization, teamwork, and effective communication.  

What you will be doing

• Design processes and provide technical support to production team on assembly of products
• Emphasis on Safety and Quality when designing and defining processes.
• Create production documentation (WI, PFD, Control plan etc) for manufacturing processes
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands on approach to technical support
• Bill of Materials updates in ERP system
• Process and material flow definition
• Production support on the floor as needed
• Plant floor layout updates 
• ECO/DCO implementation
• Lead efforts in improving manufacturing KPIs
• Functional area ownership of lean and continuous improvements
• Driving continuous improvement by utilizing data derived from shop floor
• Other duties assigned by management

What you will bring

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing / electronics assembly processes
• Team oriented and Collaborative
• Internal/External Customer focused
• Clear communicator

Skills that can be an additional asset

• Lean Manufacturing experience specifically waste reduction
• CAD- SolidWorks, Auto CAD
• Designing tools/ jigs and fixtures

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, Electrical, and/or Mechatronics 
• Professional engineering designation required

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation
Full Time Salary position
$70,000 – $85,000 CAD depending on experience

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

• Company events
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.