Release Engineer

Who We Are: Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Windsor, Ontario. At GFX, we have created a culture that values long-standing employees and excellence in everything we do. Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality. Who You Are Ground Effects is currently searching for a Release Engineer to join our Engineering team in Windsor, Ontario. In this role, you are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and release of Bills of Material (BOMs), Methods of Manufacture (MOMs), product structures, and manufacturing processes within the company's ERP system. Working closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, IT, Materials Planning, Purchasing, and Plant Operations, this role ensures product and process data accurately supports manufacturing, inventory control, costing, and customer requirements. The Release Engineer plays a critical role in launching new programs and maintaining existing programs through engineering change management processes. What You Can Expect From the Role: The responsibilities of the Release Engineer team member are as follows: Create, maintain, and release Bills of Material (BOMs), Methods of Manufacture (MOMs), and product structures within the ERP system. Develop and maintain manufacturing process structures to support production, inventory management, costing, and customer requirements. Create purchased component part numbers, in-process part number structures, resource groups, warehouse locations, and subcontract vendor records. Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes by implementing and maintaining accurate engineering data. Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Plant Operations, Finance, IT, Purchasing, and Materials Planning teams to ensure ERP data accurately reflects manufacturing processes and product requirements. Participate in new product launches and product development activities, ensuring engineering and manufacturing data is established accurately and on time. Serve as the Engineering subject matter expert for ERP-related processes, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support the development and maintenance of inventory management processes, including consigned inventory, bailment inventory, and manufactured goods tracking. Develop, maintain, and update work instructions, procedures, and documentation related to ERP system structure and engineering data management. Analyze and resolve ERP data issues to ensure system accuracy and operational efficiency. Participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvement, standardization, and system optimization. Maintain compliance with company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards Support internal and external stakeholders by providing accurate product, process, and manufacturing information as required. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. What Qualifications and Skills Do You Possess? College Diploma or University Degree required. Engineering degree or related technical discipline preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment. Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs), Methods of Manufacture (MOMs), and engineering data structures. Experience supporting engineering change processes, product launches, and manufacturing operations. Epicor ERP experience preferred. Automotive manufacturing experience preferred. Experience serving as an ERP subject matter expert is considered an asset. Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing processes, and product data management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word. Knowledge of manufacturing process flow, inventory control, and cost accounting …

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