Welding / Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

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We are recruiting for a Welding / Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to join our Cambridge, ON team!

The Welding / Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will lead a team of Welding Engineers and Technical Specialists. Responsible to prepare and maintain shop documentation (PQR, WPS) conforming to Quality system and customer specification requirements and assess and resolve non-conforming conditions that affect the product. Support shop including facilities and equipment maintenance, upgrade or installation. Design tooling as required to support shop activities and safe work. Estimate, purchase and track welding consumables on a project basis. Focus on welding processes, welder training and welding equipment.

Accountabilities

The Welding Engineering Manager will support and direct the Welding Engineering team with their tasks including

Shop Documentation

• Prepare welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), identify shop resources and fixtures/jigs/tooling required for the scope of work, as well as provide material allocation and identification of applicable shop operating procedures and quality assurance standards.

Non-Conforming Products

• Resolve non-conforming conditions identified by Quality Control, assess each case relative to control drawings, specifications, customer expectations and quality standards, produce supplementary documents (i.e. work orders, repair plans condition reports, etc), as well as liaise with appropriate personnel (i.e. sales personnel, suppliers, etc.) to arrive at technically sound and commercially viable resolutions.

Shop Procedures

• Develop and support shop procedures for existing and new welding applications.

Scheduling

• Maintain realistic time standards as a target for shop performance and to provide realistic durations for shop schedules, review historical data for past performance for similar parts, as well as conduct time studies.

Data Base Maintenance

• Maintain data base of welding equipment, consumables and approvals as well as maintain information (i.e. pictures, sketches, and written instructions), to provide record of past practices.

Product Reviews/Estimating

• Conduct pre-manufacturing product reviews, identify tooling and fixtures needed to support the work to ensure shop is adequately equipped to perform job, as well as make adjustments to design or concept sketches for needed tools, procurement of items, etc. as required.

Tooling/Equipment

• Design and draft tooling as required to support shop welding activities. This may include design analysis for strength using classical or Finite Element tools. Assist with procurement of new welding equipment from vendors.

As the department Manager, it is expected that you will take leadership of the largest and most complex projects with limited manager oversight. You will be required to interface with upper management and customers regularly. You will be asked to coach and review work of your personnel. You will interface with the shop and provide training on various processes as required. You will develop new processes from scratch. You will be the ASME Code expert in all things welding.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or in an appropriate discipline.

• Higher level degree (masters, PhD) considered an asset.

• P.Eng. -Mechanical or appropriate Engineering field is required.

• 15+ years of experience in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment.

• Experience in the Nuclear industry, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code specifically.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with proven clear and succinct written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge and demonstrated application of Statistical Process Control tools and principles.

• Comfortable with common Microsoft Office software applications.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and demonstrated application of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Certified Welding Engineer or International Welding Engineer (IWE)

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

The base salary range for this position in [[Ontario]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[107,000]] and $[[156,000]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

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BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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