**Current opening for an existing vacancy**

Company Overview:

Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Stoney Creek, the plants have design, mold, paint, assembly and testing capabilities. Tiercon manages 5 sites across 2 cities employing approximately 550 people throughout Canada. Tiercon is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry in Project Engineering at one of our Stoney Creek facilities.

Job Summary & Reporting Structure:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer is responsible to provide Program Leadership and Customer Interface as assigned by PM and EM (APQP meetings, conduct paint/mould/assembly trials).

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for executing CMM/Gauge fixtures with Quality Dept input.
• Responsible for execute packaging (WIP and F/G).
• Prepare and present procurement documents and business cases for assignments.
• Develop and update Core documentation during launch. i.e. OIN, PFD, PFMEA.
• Assist & Maintain business documents (BOM, VSM, Asset Tracking, and Balance Sheet).
• Complete Pre-production builds and coordinate shipments of samples and equipment.
• Participate in upfront inputs in the areas of design analysis and costing.
• Work with suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability is being considered.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Support with GR&R and capability studies or product and or equipment.
• Assist with cost validation at each APQP gate (cycle time, material cost, accuracy).
• Lead or Assist Special Projects and continuous improvement.
• Assist with new business development activities.
• Participate with other departments in identifying, analyzing and implementing corrective actions to non-conformances or production/quality problems.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Program or Engineering Manager.
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or Diploma preferably Mechanical or Chemical OR Equivalent working experience.
• Demonstrated strong skills in communication, leadership, project management, technical writing, APQP, Root  cause, GD&T and computer applications.
• Demonstrated experience in injection moulding, paint application, stamping, roll forming and assembly processes
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in program launches
• Minimum 5-10 years experience in automotive manufacturing environment.  
• Strong assets: tool design, just in time sequencing and cost estimating.