Engineering Manager
We are a North American Leader in the Fabrication sectors with operations across Canada, and the
USA. We are a fully-integrated supplier of manufacturing and engineering services providing steel
components and complex, high value-added assemblies for the agricultural, construction, mining,
energy, heavy truck and industrial sectors.
The Engineering Manager leads the engineering team through various product development and
production cycles. The Engineering Manager will deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions into the manufacturing process and to our customers; and has responsibility for both people management (development, coaching) and project leadership for those projects in their department. The Engineering Manager reports to the General Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project & Engineering Management
- Track and report on engineering targets for assigned projects (BOM cost, quality, delivery timing,
performance, project and departmental budget)
- Ensure programs are properly resourced, using both internal and external resources as needed
- Provide technical leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to develop and release
engineering deliverables in compliance with product development processes and customer
requirements
- Maintain engineering timing plans, defect/issue lists, risk assessments, and lessons learned; provide status updates for project reviews (e.g., APQP milestones)
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable standards
Team Leadership & Resource Planning
- First level of formal supervisory responsibility with functional and disciplinary authority
- Provide team leadership, coaching, and management support to direct and extended team members
- Plan and align resources to ensure projects are staffed appropriately to meet deliverables efficiently and effectively
Process Design & Quality Compliance
- Develop FMEAs, control plans, SOPs, and support problem-solving initiatives by implementing
corrective actions
- Comply with Quality Operating System (QOS) requirements
- Modify plant layouts based on internal/external customer requirements
- Maintain knowledge of product design techniques, CAD systems, drawings, and nesting databases
- Initiate and drive justification for equipment and process upgrades to enhance system performance and customer value
- Provide industrial engineering and process design expertise to other departments
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Apply synchronous manufacturing and lean production principles to formulate and implement tactical plans
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant productivity
- Assist in commissioning of new plants, lines, equipment, and systems to ensure efficient integration with minimal disruption
Safety & Ergonomics
- Monitor machine and employee ergonomics and safety requirements
- Follow safe work procedures, use appropriate PPE, and report hazards, injuries, or illnesses promptly
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and ensure corrective actions are
taken for any violations
- Ensure facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations
Other Duties
- Perform other duties necessary for project completion and departmental goals
- Support business objectives as required
- Follow all operational procedures and policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and Quality and Environmental programs (IATF, ISO 14001)
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- College Diploma or University Degree in the Mechanical Engineering field
- Minimum 5 years’ related experience in the automotive or fabrication field with a proven track record of exemplary performance
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with the latest CAD software modules: design and layout, ideally has experience working with Pro-Engineer, Solidworks & Auto CAD
- In depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards and GD&T
- Prior experience with metal cutting, forming, welding (manual and robotic) and machining
- Knowledge of Lean techniques
- Ability to travel if require
Pay Transparency:
$125,000-$140,000 annually
The compensation for this role is reflective of the successful candidates, skills, abilities, education, market analysis and internal equity and other role specific considerations. We recognize that each candidate will bring a distinct contribution to the organization and welcome open and honest conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Use of AI:
We use robots and AI in our production operations; however, job applications are reviewed by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or process applicants.
AODA:
We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Only those candidates selected for next steps and interviewing will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for your interest in the opportunity at hand.
