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Friday, October 7, 2011

Industrial Engineering Specialist - Winnepeg, Canada Jobs

Carte International Inc. is a highly successful Winnipeg-based company that manufactures liquid filled transformers for Electrical Utilities, Electrical Distributors, and large Industrial customers across North America. Carte specializes in non-standard and custom transformers tailored to its customers’ exact needs. Founded in 1973, Carte is ISO 9001 registered and its products are of the highest quality. The Company is proud of its excellent work environment and the resulting workmanship that goes into all its products. Carte provides competitive salary, benefits, development and career opportunities.

This exciting position reports directly to the Manager, Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will have an industrial engineering or related background with strong knowledge of building codes, equipment capabilities and equipment requirements including regulations, expansions, electrical, facilities, energy, heating and water management. The successful candidate will also be a self-motivated individual possessing excellent interpersonal and team work skills, in addition to having an energetic, positive and can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities


  • Produce plans, drawings and schedules for proposed projects
  • Ensure the basic structural design of lifting devices and other mechanisms
  • Assist in the development of the yearly plant capital budget
  • Remain up to date with and apply Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Liaise with outside contractors engaged in plant modifications, extensions and equipment Installation
  • Participate in engineering programs related to processes, methods, machinery and its installation in order to optimize production and construction activities
  • Prepare costs, time estimates and conceptual specifications for new proposed equipment
  • Work closely with plant personnel to improve processes and rectify production problems
  • Ensure that all plant tooling is maintained or replaced as needed
  • Be familiar with various manufacturing and production processes as they relate to Carte
  • Maintain a good understanding of HVAC, electrical supply and systems
  • Be involved in planning and projects relating to structural and HVAC expansion of facilities

Selection Criteria

  • Certified Engineering Technologist
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing setting preferably in the durable goods, mechanical and/or electrical industry
  • Experience in project management
  • Strong organization and communication skills as well as a proven record of dependability and solid work ethic
  • Positive, enthusiastic, independent attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with capital, retrofit and expansion projects is an asset

Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit a resume in confidence to Morgan Sinclair at jobs@harrisconsult.comq uoting project # 12112

1 comment:

  1. Being an industrial engineer in Canada - one must posses the right qualifications and training to become qualified for the job. This may include getting the right WHMIS training as well.

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