TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

General Job Description:

Reporting to the TPS Manager, it is the responsibility of the TPS Engineer to review the entire plant as a ‘system' and through TPS Kaizen techniques, implement improvements in all areas from material flow to assembly processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process design & implementing of assembly cells (new model launch activities)
• Using 3D software (Solidworks) – designing jigs/fixtures & other assembly related models
• Working with internal & external partners in the purchasing of jigs/fixtures and other items
• Operating 3D Design software to run 3D Printers
• Kaizen of current production processes (cycle time, inventory, and lead time reductions).
• Setup and kaizen current and new AGV systems
• Time studies and operation analysis.
• Material flow and capacity planning simulations.
• Ergonomic investigations & workstation redesign.
• Plant layout updates (AutoCAD).
• Maintenance of good 5S
• Support TPS Manager with any other request
• Required to multitask – handle multiple tasks of varying importance and urgency

Qualifications:

• Industrial Engineering University Degree or similar education / experience

• Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of TPS principles
• Mechanically inclined
• 3D Printing & Design experience a strong asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to innovate, create & experiment
• Work in a self directed manner
• There is a six month probation period for this position.

If all other factors are equal seniority will be used.