Founded in 1880, Krug is well recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturer of high-quality business and healthcare furniture. For 145 years, Krug’s reputation has been built on the principles of integrity and dignity in its relations with its staff, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. Krug is known for our innovation in solving challenges others can't. We are committed to being a leader in our industry by providing products and services that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.
We are looking for a Team Leader to join our Engineering Team at our Seating Division in Kitchener. If you have a passion for product development and furniture are motivated, and enjoy challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environment we would love to hear from you!
Purpose:
Supervises resources and performs in one or all of the following areas: Product Development, Product Specials, Quotes, Specification Drawings, and Programming.
Responsibilities:
· Researches improvements in use of materials and processes for production or sub-contracting of new and existing product and uncovers new sources of supply for new or alternative materials or processes.
· Pursues and maintains regulatory standards with national and local code authorities, i.e., Underwriter Laboratories, C.S.A., BIFMA, in conjunction with the Manager.
· Overall responsibility for all products manufactured. This includes structural integrity, efficient processes, specification of hardware, other purchased parts, packing, installation instructions, jigs and fixtures, to support manufacturing activities.
· Supervises sub-departmental resources and delegate work accordingly
· Provides work schedules within the department and set the direction for each project.
· Coaches and mentors junior staff members on engineering procedures and techniques
· Tracks and signs-off on employee vacation and absences
· Tracks and signs-off on employee overtime
· Ensures team is following Engineering ISO procedures and policies
· Tracks internal reports – ie: QA, QC, etc.
· Engineer new product designs and custom specials using Solidworks
· Oversees tooling – type and design.
· Co-ordinates engineering changes with inventory control, planning and production.
· Creates part and assembly drawings
· Generates bills of materials and configure items in an MRP system
· Generates new or custom product cost estimates in Excel & Word
· Provides customer layouts and product specifications
· Develops and source new hardware as required
· Prototyping and product standards testing
· Trouble shooting production issues
· Productivity improvement and cost savings projects
· ECN and Deviation support
Qualifications:
· Requires a Woodworking Technologist or Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent.
· Experience and knowledge in flat panel processing.
· Proficient in the use of Solidworks and drafting techniques.
General knowledge of MRP manufacturing computer systems or equivalent production-type software.
· 5 years of experience in a similar role or displays proficiency supervising a team
· Experience within a woodworking environment
· Experience with metal, aluminum extrusions, die cast parts and assemblies is an asset
· Experience with Inventor or Solidworks is an asset
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- 1) Do you have a minimum of 5 years of supervision experience in an engineering environment?
- 2) Have you worked in a furniture manufacturer in the past?
- 3) How would you rate your proficiency in SolidWorks out of 10? (scale of 1 to 10 - 1 = do not know Solidworks and 10 = Extremely high knowledge)
Work Location: In person
