KingFisher is the fastest growing designer, builder and marketer of welded heavy-gauge sportfishing boats in North America. We build and distribute 35 models in 5 series: Offshore, Coastal, Sport, Multi-Species and River Jet through an extensive global dealer network from California to Alaska to Eastern Europe.

Our Purpose: 

Enriching peoples’ lives while spending time on the water.

What We Value:

Kingfisher Boats recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reflective of our values: 

• Respect for People 
• Financial Responsibility  
• Being Accountable 
• Improving Everyday
• Community Enrichment 
• Team Players

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that may include: 

• competitive salary,
• afternoon shift premiums,
• MSP and extended benefits coverage,
• profit sharing,
• retirement saving plans,
• employee purchase plans, 
• and education and apprenticeship opportunities.

KingFisher has received the award for Canada's Best Managed Company and the Employer of Choice award from Boating Business.

For more information please visit www.kingfisherboats.com.

• Develop and implement innovative manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment.
• Coordinate implementation of new model development and engineering changes to the manufacturing floor.
• Create and update manufacturing documentation including process flows, standard operating procedures, build specifications, control plans, and equipment operating instructions.
• Develop quality related processes, equipment, gauges, and documentation. 
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement appropriate solutions in coordination with applicable departments.
• Provide manufacturing floor support including root causing production issues, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing general manufacturing floor inquiries.
• Train production personnel in proper application of production equipment and process.
• Participate in regular design reviews and work in close coordination with designers to drive design for manufacture (DFM) activities.
• Capture production times and related manufacturing costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of Product Development departmental processes and policies related to manufacturing and documentation control.

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree or diploma
• Minimum three years of experience in a medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes involving sheet metal fabrication, painting, and assembly.
• Strong design skills and engineering specification development using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with quality control processes and equipment including control plans and inspection/test tooling. 
• Knowledge of document control systems (PDM), part number/BOM management, and ERP systems.
• Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch.
• Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated diplomacy and professionalism.
• Excellent technical skills (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
• Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole.
• Strong work ethic.
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Conditions

• Some travel may be required
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Ability to physically implement designs
• Overtime as required
• Weekend work may be required
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing
• May be required to use PPE

Competencies

• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision making and Judgement
• Operating Equipment
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Communication
• Energy & Stress
• Team Work

We thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted/shortlisted.