IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

General Description:

A Materials Engineering Co Op participant works to gain hands-on experience and contribute to various projects. They will help in researching, designing, and developing materials that meet specific criteria for performance, durability, and cost.  They will work to ensure the optimal selection and application of materials in the production of goods and structures. The role involves studying the properties of chopped fiberglass, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring it’s effective application.

Essential Functions:

• Must have the ability & willingness to perform at the expected level of attendance at IKO Glass Fibers, Inc.; to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
• Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Leads safety and housekeeping efforts and corrective actions within department, assigned projects, and areas with goal of zero incidents. Exemplifies safety in all actions and leads by example.
• Conduct research to understand the properties, characteristics, and applications of chopped fiberglass.
• Analyze the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of chopped fiberglass materials
• Work on the development of new chopped fiberglass materials or improvements to existing formulations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality chopped fiberglass materials.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to enhance product performance.
• Optimize product formulations to achieve specific requirements.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Establish and implement quality control procedures to ensure materials meet industry standards and specifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineers and project managers. Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Other duties as required.

Skills:

• Strong academic background in relevant coursework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving and action planning skills.
• Ability to make independent and well thought out decisions.
• Organized, self-starter, results oriented, unique problem solver.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols

 Beneficial Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
• Experience in making data-driven decisions and utilization of statistics to solve problems and monitor processes.

Training Requirements:

• All training necessary to stay current in materials engineering especially those of the preventive and predictive nature. Stays abreast and informed of all environmental policies and laws as well as any changes.
• Any training required by IKO.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee daily to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly bends, stoops, stretches, and reaches to stock office supplies, etc.
• Frequently moves about the facility to survey plant and associates.
• Regularly operates computer and other office equipment.
• Occasionally attends meetings away from the office.
• Regularly work outside in various extreme weather conditions.

PPE Requirements:

• No PPE required unless working out of the office area.
• In plant areas, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side shields are required.  Hard hat may be required under some conditions

Education Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.