Jason Webster-Craig

My name is Jason Webster-Craig, I am a Mechanical Engineer by education and have been working in the automotive manufacturing industry since I graduated from UNB in 2013. My wife and I will be re-locating back home to New Brunswick this summer to start our family.

Fresh out of school, I began my career as a maintenance intern and have slowly grown, position-by-position to the Continuous Improvement manager of a large manufacturing organization. My experience has varied considerably in this time as I've shown a great ability to adapt and overcome in any situation or project I've been involved with.

I enjoy managing projects and project teams, specifically connecting with my project team members and motivating them to enjoy their work and understand where they fit in to a greater goal. I am very comfortable leading meetings and task lists and try to approach every conversation/correspondence with a calming and positive attitude.

I am very much looking for my next professional home in New Brunswick and am positive my experience and skills will be an enormous asset to any organization. Thank you!

Continuous Improvement Manager June 2021 – Current

Rollstamp Manufacturing, A Division of Magna Exteriors

• Responsible for the organization achieving its annual operational cost-save targets
• Reporting-out of high-level cost save, energy save, and sustainability KPIs to our corporate team
• Managed special projects relating to process improvements, robotic line installations, direct and indirect labor reductions, and overhead spend reductions
• Led project teams consisting of team members from various cross-functional areas (manufacturing, maintenance, quality, project management, production, etc.)
• Developed and executed project time lines using standard project management methods (critical path, lead/lag times, etc.)
• Managed the organization’s energy reduction initiatives by acting as Energy Champion for my division

 

Program Manager July 2018 – June 2021

Rollstamp Manufacturing, A Division of Magna Exteriors

• Manage new program launches, from program award, to program launch, and extending to the program’s end-of-life using phase-gate process
• Full financial responsibility over the entire program, ensuring program is to budget, constantly striving to maintain/improve margins
• Interfacing directly with customers during new program launches. Understand and fulfilling customer requirements while representing the company
• Responsible for product design and check fixture design. Following Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Manage the sourcing of suppliers, supplier development, and supplier integration for new product launches
• Leading the company’s VE (Value Engineering) efforts. Holding critical product reviews with the cross-functional team to investigate cost saving opportunities
• Manage engineering changes following standard BOS procedures. Manage changes to closure with full supporting documentation

 

Manufacturing Engineer Jan 2017 – July 2018

Rollstamp Manufacturing, A Division of Magna Closures

• Serving as median between program management and production to lead pre-production builds and prepare for new product launches
• Responsible for internal plant projects. Some examples include: re-locating and redesigning work cells, assembly machine improvement, and storage rack installation
• Actively participate in health and safety audits. Suggest potential health and safety improvements and lead projects to improve work place safety.
• Lead ergonomic improvement projects as part of the ergonomic committee

 

Packaging Engineer May 2016 – Jan 2017 Rollstamp Manufacturing, A Division of Magna Closures

• Develop, cost, and procure all packaging requirements for upcoming program launches
• Liaise directly with customers in regards to packaging requirements and prototype reviews
• Work closely with suppliers throughout the development process, maintaining strong relationships while overseeing all ongoing projects

Design/Project Engineer June 2014 – May 2016

Advanced Design Solutions Inc.

• Design material handling containers, racks, dunnage and bins for the automotive sector
• Manage program launches: Liaise with customers, serve as a median between customer and engineering team
• Oversee projects through the entire design process, from initial concept to full production runs

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated April 2013

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton