General Description
As an Industrial Engineering Coordinator, you will be responsible for determining the optimal line configuration and requirements to ensure maximum safety, quality, and efficiency across processes. This includes not only current operations but also process changes and the implementation of new manufacturing processes. Continuous improvement is a key aspect of the role and an integral part of daily activities.
In addition, as a coordinator, you will be responsible for fostering a strong and positive work environment for your team members and the teams you collaborate with, ensuring that everyone contributes to a highly efficient organization.
Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering).
5 years or more of experience related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Certifications
Advanced English.
Computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CATIA, Adobe).
Leadership and communication skills.
Layout design software (AutoCAD).
Six Sigma methodologies.
Knowledge of SAP and AVIX.
Knowledge of STPS NOM-006, NOM-026, NOM-027, and NOM-036 standards.
Ergonomic assessment methods (NIOSH, RULA, REBA, Suzanne Rodgers).
Risk assessments.
PFMEA.
Problem-solving techniques.
ISO knowledge.
Line balancing and time study development.
Lean tools (Standard Work, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, Poka-Yoke, One Piece Flow, Model Mix).
Budget management and development (actual vs. budget and forecast).
Soft skills (Negotiation, Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Optimism, Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, Change Management, Multiple Project Management, Priority Management, Detailed and High-Level Follow-up).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Create a clean and well-organized work environment that prevents accidents and reduces safety risks for our team.
Coordinate Industrial Engineering activities for operations and project development, including assembly process design, workstation design, and ergonomics.
Solve quality issues using problem-solving methodologies (PSP, DMAIC, Workshops).
Lead Engineering Department activities related to Health & Safety initiatives, ISO 9000, PFMEA, Balanced Scorecard objectives, and operational risk analysis.
Coordinate and develop the performance of the Industrial Engineering team in alignment with Success Factor objectives.
Coordinate Industrial Engineering activities related to the introduction of new projects (NPD strategies).
Implement short- and long-term improvements in HSE, PPQ, Process Efficiency, and Cost Reduction.
Lead and coordinate Capital and Operating Expenditures.
Enforce all BRP policies and administer disciplinary actions when required.
Lead the Efficiency Strategy for assembly processes through strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (Line Balancing, Kaizen, AVIX & VA/NVA, Yamazumi).
Ensure processes are robust enough to enable employees to manufacture high-quality vehicles that meet company standards.
Ensure processes maximize the VA/NVA ratio while considering workforce realities and leveraging state-of-the-art technologies.
Determine the best capacity strategy to optimize operational resources according to customer demand.
Lead the industrialization process for new models and production lines, as well as effective change management.
Ensure inclusive workstation design and implementation.
Support the team in problem-solving activities.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles (BRPMS).
Control departmental expenses to meet financial objectives (CAPEX/OPEX).
Complete all planned Quality and Training-related courses on time.
Identify and report quality and compliance issues and support corrective actions.
Conduct annual performance reviews for each engineer through SMART goal implementation and PMP follow-up.
Provide a robust development plan for each engineer based on SWOT analysis.
Detect, manage, and communicate risks as a key responsibility. Actively participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs to ensure proper implementation of risk-adapted countermeasures on assembly lines.
Ensure assigned projects are completed on time using PMO tools and standards.
Foster collaboration among departments by leading, developing, and training employees to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Identify and generate business opportunities by participating in plant strategic planning processes.
Collaborate enthusiastically in promoting BRP’s workplace culture by encouraging a winning attitude and participating in activities that support the company’s CSR philosophy.
Follow and promote BRP values and behaviors within the responsible team.
Ensure a safe work environment and assume full accountability for all safety-related matters.
Participate in maintaining compliance with the QMS (Quality Management System) requirements related to ISO 9001:2015.
Apply BRP’s Quality Policy.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs, and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
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