Methods Engineer

Mission

The Methods Engineer is responsible for optimizing a company’s product manufacturing process to improve its competitiveness. Through the study, design and development of the manufacturing and assembly ranges. Calculate and plan the means necessary to manufacture products.

Responsibility

• Conduct research on the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms and systems
• Designing machines and equipment
• Analyze the dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Monitor and inspect the installation of mechanical installations
• Develop maintenance standards, delivery schedules and programs
• Find the cause of unanticipated mechanical failures or maintenance problems
• Plan and direct projects and prepare materials, cost and time estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate bids for construction or industrial maintenance

Skills

• Management and organisation
• Rigor and analysis
• Mastery of specific design and project management tools (GPAO, PERT…)
• Project management
• Be able to coordinate a team’s activities
• Ability to comply with production objectives
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and memorize technical and organisational information

Knowledge

• Establish equipment maintenance schedules. Review equipment manuals and plant operating records before setting the schedule.
• Determine the impact of factors such as temperature, humidity on machine maintenance
• Plan long-term project schedules that may involve managing subcontractors. Consider assembly, testing and product shipping requirements once completion dates are established and accepted
• Ensure load capacity does not exceed safety standards

Skills

• Mechanics and tools
• Engineering and applied technologies
  conception
• CAD Software, (Catia, SolidWorks, AutoCAD…) , ERP (SAP, Sage…) , MS Office
• Pert, Gantt

Assigned to

• Reports to the Coo of Operations, the Chief Operating Officer, or the Supervisor.

Other appellations

• Methods Engineer
• Methods Agent