5910 - Continuous Improvement Technician

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Rheinmetall Canada is proud to be part of the German group Rheinmetall, one of Europe's largest suppliers of defense and security systems and equipment. We offer innovative solutions for vehicle systems and electronic solutions.

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with teleworking (3 days on-site), private medical services, a complete range of employee benefits, a cafeteria service, an entertainment and workout room, free parking, and a green environment. Start your career with us by being recognized for your previous years of work and encouraged toward the development of your future skills!

As a continuous improvement technician at Rheinmetall Canada, your main responsibilities will be the layout of production workspaces (individual and collective), as well as the selection of the best work techniques and processes or equipment (tools and machines). He/she actively contributes to the implementation of health and safety standards and programs and to the training of employees on some of these issues. Production processes and the improvement of the operational efficiency of this department.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the continuous improvement technician plays an important role in optimizing production processes and improving the operational efficiency of this department.

Here will be your main responsibilities:

• Develop project cost estimates for all resources (time, material, space, labor) associated with different aspects of production or production engineering.
• Identify and assess risks in the workplace.
• Participate in the implementation of new technologies, new equipment, or new production processes and working methods.
• Ensure follow-up of employee competencies in terms of safety and process or method optimization.
• Develop training materials and lead sessions to raise awareness and train staff on certain aspects of health, safety, efficiency, and working methods.
• Prepare plant layout plans and specifications, installations, or production-related workspaces.
• Conduct analyses and evaluations of work processes and methods with a view to improving efficiency and quality.
• Search, gather, compile, and analyze data and collaborate in the preparation of bids, evaluations, programming, specifications, and reports.

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Prior experience in production cost estimation and workspace layout.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with different departments and hierarchical levels.
• Skills in data analysis and use of production management software.
• Proactivity and ability to propose innovative solutions.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Rheinmetall Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

*Rheinmetall Canada's clients and partners are mostly from outside Quebec, as is its subsidiary Rheinmetall Provectus which is based in Ontario.

** Certain conditions vary depending on the status of the position.