Process Engineering Co-Op

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Reporting to the Process Engineer, the Process Engineer Co-op provides technical leadership to optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. This would include leading teams of hourly employees and staff to develop SOP's. The candidate should have practical experience in continuous improvement.

When you join us you will:

• Assessing processes for their relevance and assessing the adequacy of engineering equipment.
• Designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
• Assessing the availability of raw materials and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.
• Working closely with the plant engineer to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
• Ensuring the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
• Develop and implement standardized processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct audits and implement 5S methodologies across the plant to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
• Assuming responsibility for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of plant processes
• Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering
• A good understanding of TQM and TPM and how to implement
• Basic detail and conceptual design skills
• Manages projects within cost and scheduling constraints
• Monitoring and process reports
• Project implementation skills from initial planning stages to completion
• Computer skills (Please specify what programs/software candidate must be proficient with) – AutoCAD, knowledge of PLC’s preferred (ControlLogix/ RS logic)

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.