Assistant Engineering Manager

Engineering Assistant Manager

Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. is continuing to grow, and we’re looking for an Engineering Assistant Manager to join our team in Brantford!

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment featuring advanced equipment, automation, and technology. As the electric and environmentally conscious vehicle market continues to expand, so does the opportunity to grow with us.

If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership experience, expand your technical expertise, and build a long-term career in advanced manufacturing, this could be the opportunity for you.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Total Rewards Package (100% company paid medical/dental benefits, vacation, RRSP)
• Clean and safe temperature & humidity-controlled manufacturing environment 
• Employer paid uniform and PPE
• Training, development, and growth opportunities

Job Description:

The Engineering Assistant Manager is a key leadership member of the Engineering department, responsible for supporting the daily management, planning, and coordination of engineering activities. This position provides direct leadership to the Sr. Process Engineer, Process Engineer, and Jr. Process Engineer and reports to the Engineering Manager. A primary responsibility of this role is leading the successful launch of new products and processes, while overseeing changes, improvements and updates to existing products and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leader of the team that is responsible for new program launches
• Oversee and manage the installation of new equipment and process for project launch and process improvements 
• Manage, direct, and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, legal/industry and customer requirements 
• Perform detailed calculations to computer and establish manufacturing and installation standards and specifications
• Oversee and manage project production efforts to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time and within budget
• Compiles data and writing reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects 
• Comply to regulatory and employment concerns 
• Ensure that all levels of safety are implemnented into each automation change 
• Take ownership of customer issues and follows up with “customer is right” attitude 
• Help to maintain an employee oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks; participating in professional societiers 
• Takes direction comfortably, able to multi-task, managing time efficiently to obtain optimum results
• Maintain 5S
• Other duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment and/or demonstrated work experience/internal training/testing 
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and ISO/TS/IATF 16949 certification systems preferred but not mandatory 
• Strong team building and team leadership with experience in a supervisory position 
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills 
• Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to staff privacy 
• Ability to identify development needs of employees and provide coaching and mentoring 
• Knowledge and experience with laser welding technology preferred but not mandatory 
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email 
• Superior attention to detail in all areas of work 
• Professional appearance and manners 

Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Dept. via the email address listed on the job advertisement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.