Production Engineering Supervisor
- Calgary, AB, T2E 8P9, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a Project Engineering Lead or similar engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Foremost is seeking a Production Engineering Supervisor for our Calgary location reporting into our Engineering Manager. The Production Engineering Supervisor will provide technical leadership to engineers and technical staff, works closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environment Health & Safety (EHS), and holds engineers accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of their work.
Responsibilities
- Provide weekly production meeting updates to all operational stakeholders.
- Lead weekly Engineering Department meetings with Production Engineers.
- Delegate Production Engineering tasks, including the design and drafting of structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Oversee project status and ensure the timely completion of deliverables.
- Review and approve sales contracts from an engineering perspective.
- Prepare estimates for Production Engineering project hours, resource requirements, and timelines.
- Review Quality Assurance reports and delegate engineering-related corrective actions and follow-up tasks.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to the Production Engineering team, including ensuring the validity of methods used by staff and reviewing work for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable regulatory codes, standards, and engineering practices.
- Perform design calculations, modelling, and drafting tasks as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a Project Engineering Lead or similar engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supervising and coordinating internal and external engineering and drafting personnel.
- Active P.Eng. designation in good standing is required.
- Experience with welding, machining, hydraulics, electrical systems, and/or PLCs is considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Well organized, methodical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of ownership and accountability for work quality.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills.
NOTE: This role is an in-office role and not remote or hybrid.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit .
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Responsibilities
The Production Engineering Supervisor provides technical leadership to the engineering team and oversees the design, drafting, and project status of various systems. They are responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of engineering deliverables while coordinating with operations, quality, and supply chain departments.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2–4 years of experience in a project engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment and hold an active P.Eng. designation. Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills are required to manage multiple priorities and mentor staff effectively.
Skills
- Technical leadership
- Project engineering
- Structural design
- Mechanical design
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Quality assurance
- Mentoring
- Design calculations
- Drafting
- Resource planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Safety program
- Flexible benefits
- Paid vacation
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Disability benefits
- Company-matched RRSP or pension
- Wellness programs
- Employee support programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Career development
- Paid training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Construction
Keywords
- Production Engineering
- Manufacturing
- P.Eng.
- Structural
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
- Electrical
- PLC
- Quality Assurance
- Project Engineering
- Drafting
- Modeling
- Welding
- Machining
- Regulatory Codes
- Engineering Practices
- Resource Management
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- EHS