NPI Lead

Location: Peterborough, Canada

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay: $85,000- $100,000

·       12 months Fixed Term Contract

 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a NPI Lead, we have an exciting opportunity for you. 

What You Will Be Doing 

·       Developing Work Measurement Systems and Standards: Develop standard procedures for work measurement and train employees to implement them effectively.

·       Analyzing Production Material Flow : Map material flow across product lines, identify sources of waste, and implement targeted improvements.

·       Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Develop cost models to identify high-cost operations, compare alternatives, inventory analysis, and recommend process improvements to reduce waste, and optimize asset utilization.

·       Planning Capacity and Optimizing Resources : Use capacity planning tools to allocate resources effectively and reduce bottlenecks. Forecast resource demands and adjust workflows to improve efficiency.

·       Project Support and Leadership: Lead medium-sized manufacturing projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and resource coordination.

What We Are Looking For 

·       Productivity Improvements: Lead small-scale productivity initiatives to improve specific processes or eliminate bottlenecks. Incorporate takt time considerations into workflow design to ensure production aligns with demand.

·       Data Analysis: Use data to drive process improvements by identifying root causes of issues and recommending actionable changes to enhance efficiency.

·       Workstati Productivity Improvements: Lead small-scale productivity initiatives to improve specific processes or eliminate bottlenecks. Incorporate takt time considerations into workflow design to ensure production aligns with demand.

·       Data Analysis: Use data to drive process improvements by identifying root causes of issues and recommending actionable changes to enhance efficiency.

·       Workstation Design: Optimize workstation layouts by balancing ergonomic concerns with process flow and throughput requirements.

·       Lean Manufacturing: Lead Lean initiatives within a department, addressing inefficiencies and improving flow using advanced techniques.

·       Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Lead DFMA evaluations for medium-complexity products, identifying opportunities to simplify designs, reduce costs, and optimize assembly processes. Recommend design changes that improve manufacturing efficiency and scalability.

·       Layout Planning: Lead layout redesign initiatives for specific work areas utilizing CAD tools. Incorporate safety considerations, such as proper equipment spacing, clear emergency access, and ergonomic design, to ensure worker well-being.

·       Mentorship: Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and interns on projects and problem-solving approaches. Offer constructive feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.

·       Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.

·       Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Lead the development of APQP deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Packaging Design. Ensure packaging solutions are integrated into production processes, align with material handling requirements, and meet regulatory and customer expectations.

·       Communication and Collaboration Skills: Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.

·       on Design: Optimize workstation layouts by balancing ergonomic concerns with process flow and throughput requirements.

·       Lean Manufacturing: Lead Lean initiatives within a department, addressing inefficiencies and improving flow using advanced techniques.

·       Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Lead DFMA evaluations for medium-complexity products, identifying opportunities to simplify designs, reduce costs, and optimize assembly processes. Recommend design changes that improve manufacturing efficiency and scalability.

·       Layout Planning: Lead layout redesign initiatives for specific work areas utilizing CAD tools. Incorporate safety considerations, such as proper equipment spacing, clear emergency access, and ergonomic design, to ensure worker well-being.

·       Mentorship: Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and interns on projects and problem-solving approaches. Offer constructive feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.

·       Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.

·       Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Lead the development of APQP deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Packaging Design. Ensure packaging solutions are integrated into production processes, align with material handling requirements, and meet regulatory and customer expectations.

·       Communication and Collaboration Skills: Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.

This position requires security clearance under the Controlled Goods Program, all successful applicants will be required to undertake a background check.

Woodward Canada Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process.

This recruitment process may use artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support application screening or assessment; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

In accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements, the compensation information provided reflects the expected salary range for this position. Past compensation information is not requested or considered.

Woodward Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground under applicable Ontario legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.