Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Title: Industrial Engineer

Id: 20899

Type: FullTime

Location: Bolton, ON

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Range: $84,000 to $108,000

Vacancy: ADD

Drives operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI). This role partners with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS to eliminate waste, improve flow, elevate first‑pass yield, and reduce costs. The ideal candidate is hands‑on on the floor, data‑driven, and adept at coaching teams to sustain gains.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Systems & Strategy

Lead kaizen events (SMED, 5S, value stream mapping, line balancing, TPM, standard work) to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) targets.

Develop and maintain the site’s Lean roadmap and CI project hopper aligned to business priorities.

Build and standardize visual management (SQDC boards, tier meetings).

Process Engineering & Optimization

Analyze process flow, takt time, cycle time, OEE, and WIP using time studies, work sampling, and spaghetti diagrams; implement pull systems and kanban.

Design or refine cell layouts using lean principles (U‑cells, point‑of‑use, material presentation). Implement solutions related to this in areas of responsibility/need.

Support PFMEA, mistake‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke), and workload balance.

Data & Problem Solving & Reporting

Apply structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and statistical tools to measurably reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.

Build dashboards to track CI benefits (OEE, FPY, DPMO, on time delivery, conversion cost) and verify savings with Finance.

Maintains records and formulates reports on CI progress, schedules and initiatives.

Standardization & Training

Create/work with Standard Work, work instructions, job breakdown sheets, and change control.

Train and coach operators, team leads, and engineers in Lean fundamentals and problem solving to embed daily CI behaviors.

New Product/Process Introduction

Support DFM/DFA, pilot builds, and ramp‑up planning; set line rates, staffing, and material flow for stable launch.

Conduct capacity modeling and constraints analysis; recommend capital or low‑cost automation where justified.

Safety & Compliance

Integrate EHS and ergonomic best practices into line designs and kaizen activities.

Ensure processes meet internal and external requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in high‑mix or high‑volume discrete manufacturing (or comparable process environment).
• Demonstrated delivery of Lean/CI projects with quantifiable results (cost, OEE, lead time, labor efficiency improvements, quality).
• Proficiency with time studies, line balancing, PFMEA.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel/Sheets and at least one data/BI or statistical tool (e.g., Power BI, Minitab, JMP).
• Excellent facilitation and change management skills, comfortable leading on the production floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus).
• Experience with value stream transformation and pull systems/kanban design.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Baan) and digital work instruction platforms.
• CAD capability for layout design
• Exposure to TPM, low‑cost automation, or cobots/vision for error proofing.
• Packaging experience
• Sector experience: automotive, medical device, aerospace, electronics, plastics.

Core Competencies

• Lean Thinking: Sees waste quickly; designs for flow and simplicity.
• Data-Driven: Uses facts, first‑principles, and statistics to prioritize and validate.
• Ownership: Bias for action; follows through to sustainment.
• Influence & Coaching: Engages cross‑functional teams and builds capability, not just solutions.
• Structured Problem Solving: 8D/A3/DMAIC discipline with clear problem statements, baselines, and control plans.
• Presentations and data analysis (use of MS office tools, Power BI)

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.