We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead and coordinate engineering activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will oversee Engineering Technicians, manage engineering documentation and tooling programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
This role requires a strong background in mechanical design, CAD-based engineering, manufacturing processes, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be organized, technically knowledgeable, and comfortable working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of Engineering Technicians, assign tasks, and conduct annual performance and KPI reviews.
- Ensure engineering activities follow established ISO procedures and quality standards.
- Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings and engineering design reviews.
- Develop, maintain, and control a CAD-based tooling library.
- Create and maintain fixture asset logs and engineering documentation.
- Collaborate with CNC setup teams to organize and maintain the tool crib.
- Develop and implement tooling recovery, reconditioning, and replacement programs.
- Identify opportunities for research and development, including improving existing manufacturing fixtures through pneumatic and hydraulic solutions.
- Stay current with the latest manufacturing technologies, engineering methods, and industry practices.
- Develop tool replacement programs for high-volume and long-running production jobs.
- Maintain controlled drawings, engineering prints, CFS documentation, and electronic databases.
- Source and purchase new and replacement machining tools for existing and upcoming projects.
- Work closely with customer and supplier engineering departments to coordinate technical requirements and project activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, tooling performance, and production processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2-year post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5-7 years of experience in CAD-based mechanical component design.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
- Good knowledge of general manufacturing processes and production operations.
- Experience working with tooling, fixtures, CNC operations, or machining equipment.
- General computer proficiency and experience maintaining engineering documentation.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience leading or supervising technical personnel is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus eligibility after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.
- Company-paid medical and dental benefits after six months of continuous employment.
- Vision care, paramedical services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Group RRSP program with employee contributions available through payroll deductions.
- Vacation entitlement based on years of service:
- Two weeks after one year of employment.
- Three weeks after five years of employment.
- Four weeks after fifteen years of employment.
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for eligible hours worked over 40 hours per week.
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