Team Lead, MEA Sealing
Ballard Power Systems
- Burnaby, BC
- 93.840-117.300 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead the team for liquid injection molding (LIM) process development and production activities for MEA manufacturing that involves optimizing the processes for safety, quality, yield, and capacity by collaborating with upstream and downstream process leads.
- Plan and drive execution of continuous improvement projects to reduce process cycle time, cost, and to improve capacity, quality. Validate and communicate changes to assist in capacity and demand forecasting.
- Develop and procure of new tooling, equipment, and automated work cells for MEA Sealing processes. Initiate technical discussion with external equipment suppliers, establish requirements and qualification plans for equipment and process, and coordinate with Maintenance and external contractors for successful implementation.
- Lead risk assessments to prioritize areas for improvement for current and future LIM processes and tooling.
- Optimize processing parameters as required to continue achieving Production yield targets.
- Lead and resolve quality related issues using 8D problem solving method to identify root cause(s) and determining a short-term fix while implementing long-term solution(s).
- Identify and resolve quality issues through monitoring and process control by utilizing statistical tools followed by regular feedback to production operators and engineering team to communicate lessons learned and improvement plans.
- Generate, maintain, and update engineering documentations, including specifications, process flow diagrams, control plans, work instructions. Timely release of new or modified process documents, following internal change management process, to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Analyze and communicate technical information, including process capability, work-flow deviation, nonconformance and quality issues, yield, and cycle time analysis to cross-functional or management team on a regular basis.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance as part of the on-going culture to foster team and career growth.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics or equivalent.
- Professional Engineering designation (or eligibility) is an asset.
- Minimum 5-8 years of manufacturing or process development experience.
- Strong communication, observation, and analytical skills to troubleshoot process and quality-related issues.
- Hands-on approach with troubleshooting processes in past work experience is an asset.
- Experience with engineering practices such as Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, Design of Experiment, SPC, noise factor analysis, Kaizen, 5S, and familiarity with automotive industry standards such as ISO and IATF certification process are an asset.
- Knowledge of technical documentation related to manufacturing, including use of control plan, FMEA, process flow diagram, SOP, process and product specifications, setup checklist, equipment requirement, facility drawing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills supported by strong data analysis skill (using Excel or other statistical software such as Minitab).
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent team player with experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Experience with liquid injection molding machines, sealing technology along with mold tool design and implementation is a must.
- Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan matching
- Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
- Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
- People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)
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