TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a World-class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

Process Engineers (paint) play a vital role in supporting the production of high quality parts in a Just-in-time environment. By working in one of our production departments, there are endless growth opportunities for an exciting and dynamic career in the Automotive Industry.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid overtime after 40 hours per week
• Company Performance Bonuses

We offer a very extensive benefit program:

• Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
• Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
• Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create process plans for assigned painted parts.
• Attend design reviews to clarify part quality expectations
• Conduct trials and implement any new tools to improve quality and manpower efficiency
• Prepare and update visual control chart
• Assures product quality by developing various testing methods, process capabilities and standards
• Attend customer CV build events and initial paint trials at supplier’s facility.
• Trial paint process and document all the trial results in Trial Summary for process improvement
• Prepare PFS and MSCNs to countermeasure problems and tune manufacturing procedures
• Confirm part appearance after robot painting and fine tune the process for improvement
• Prepare condition standards and startup work instructions.
• Run HVPT to validate process meets CT and defect ratio.
• Provide training and process support to production at SOP and other process engineers.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement countermeasures.
• Implement process changes and update process plans in order to meets CT and defect ratio.
• Kiazen processes to eliminate waste and reduce cost.
• Work with outside suppliers to improve process performance.
• Work with Process Technicians for Preventive maintenance activities on paint booth equipment
• Design and develop jigs & fixtures and perform robot programming for the new projects.

• Make sure all processes practice JKK (Ji Koutei-Kanketsu).
• TG Minto may amend the reporting structure and/or duties and responsibilities as business needs require.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with engineering specialization; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years in the automotive industry.
• Experience working with Paint Processes in an Manufacturing Setting is considered an Asset

Requirements:

• You must be able to bend, reach, lift and perform the other physical requirements of the job. Accommodations can be made.

Work Environment

TG Minto takes pride in providing a Clean, Organized and Climate Controlled environment throughout the plant.

TG is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please let us know at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation