Engineer NPI Specialist

Status:
Full Time - Permanent

Title:
Engineer NPI Specialist - Packaging
Schedule: 8-Hour DAY Shift, Monday to Friday

Start Date:
As soon as possible
Location: 315 Knowlton Rd. Knowlton, QC.

Reports to:
NPI Manager

Salary range:
To be discussed, depending on experience

Are you looking for a full-time permanent job that offers you employment security and several opportunities for internal growth?

Would you like to be part of a renowned company that is a global provider of value-added solutions for many of the world's leading brands in the beauty, personal care and home care categories? Are you a team player with a strong focus on safety? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Look no further and join our team at kdc/one, in Knowltong QC, as We are currently looking for one candidate interested in the position of Engineer NPI Specialist - Packaging.

YOUR ROLE AS A ENGINEER NPI SPECIALIST:

Under the supervision of The NPI Manager, the Process Engineer is in charge of providing engineering support and expertise for the introduction of new products and procedures, as well as offer support to the production team in the resolution of technical problems.

He will also be called upon to carry out various projects related to the improvement of the product quality and the optimization of packaging methods.

Advantages

• A fun and dynamic environment that welcomes diversity in all its forms, talent, ideas, and creativity;
• A fun and dynamic environment that welcomes diversity in all its forms, talent, ideas, and creativity;
• 8h day schedule;
• Vacation: 3 weeks upon hiring;
• Bonus: 5% of annual salary (if we reach our objectives);
• RRSP;
• Group insurance (complete range: vision, medication, life insurance, long-term disability, dental option);
• Free parking;
• Cafeteria inside the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the introduction of new products for assigned packaging lines or technologies;
• Plan and define the equipment and tooling required for projects;
• Monitor and coordinate project activities to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of on-time delivery, cost and quality;
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external customers;
• Act as a resource and technical leader for account managers;
• Act as a technical expert to customers, perform technical analysis as required when problems arise with certain products, and intervene with the customer;
• Work closely and in a coaching mode with the group of mechanics and technicians in the execution of projects;
• Understand modern analysis and management techniques (PVA, PFMEA-FMEA, SPC, Kaizen, 5s, MTM, TPM, KANBAN, SMED) and integrate them into the processes to be introduced;
• Optimize human and material resources as soon as a product is introduced (number of operators, rejects and losses, product changeover times, washes).
• Analyze production costs and margins of new products and work as a team with the production group to improve yields;
• Participate in NPI group team meetings and commit to sharing best practices and learning from colleagues. Participate in relevant meetings concerning NPI, plant projects and planned calls with customers;
• Produce high-quality written reports in English (crucial);
• Contribute to the achievement of results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with a strong background in package engineering, or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing environment, preferably in cosmetic pharmaceutical products;
• Good computer knowledge;

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong communication skills, oral and written in French and English;
• Well organized, solid priority management skills;
• Good team player;
• Ability to manage stress

Summary

Application instructions:

I would love to hear from you If this ENGINEER NPI SPECIALIST position in Knowlton, QC sounds like an interesting opportunity, please apply, and/or send us your resume to

How to apply:
1) email your resume to
2) call or text Andres at during office hours (Monday to Friday)
4) apply online at

5) connect through LinkedIn:

Randstad is the largest employment agency in Canada, and each consultant is specialized in his or her field.

In addition to providing you with information on your job search, they will be able to advise you on how to find a job that matches your skills.

Randstad is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Background:

kdc/one is a trusted, global provider of value-added solutions to many of the world's leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories.

We partner closely with customers as a critical enabler of their success through ideation, formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing of products.

Every year, we help develop and manufacture products for brands sold in countries all over the world.

kdc/one is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

REASON FOR WORKING KNOWLTON, QC:

• Here is the perfect balance. The dynamic balance that we all seek between the realization of our personal and professional dreams. The balance between proximity to major centers, with all the urbanity they provide, and rurality with its generous nature and diversified activities.
• Here, 40,000 students learn and develop skills through nearly 900 post-secondary programs and training and more than 100 vocational training programs. A wealth that generates creativity, a taste for going beyond and opening up to the world.
• Here, it is also health through the practice of activities of all kinds and through healthy lifestyles.

Here, the playground is huge and nearby:
peaks, trails, rivers, lakes, infrastructures and sports clubs. Whether you are a Sunday athlete or a high level athlete, you will find something to keep you in shape

• Here, the landscapes of the Townships are varied and its nature is generous: lakes, rivers, mountains, vines, marshes, conifers, deciduous trees, valleys. Our bucolic landscapes encourage contemplation and letting go. In the fall, the landscapes ignite to create a panorama typical of southern Quebec.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada.

As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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