Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Reporting to the Director of Canadian Operations, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of all related manufacturing equipment and processes required to manufacture a high quality product in a repeatable and cost effective manner. The incumbent is responsible for all associated metrics management, staffing, leadership, strategic development and execution, process development, product support and new process development qualification.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Drive improvements in all related process, including those related to products, equipment, human interface and product quality. Support Quality and Mfg Departments in the root cause analysis and corrective action process to strive for world class quality status.
• Works closely with production and support teams as required.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining world class Lean, TPM, quality processes and other manufacturing methodologies and systems for current production as well as new product launches.
• Manage and direct MFG Engineering staff to ensure all product launches are successfully developed and implemented on time and budget, meeting all company requirements.
• Assist operations team in the creation of annual business and strategic plans to ensure successful growth and profitability for the company. Ensure that all responsibilities relative to said plans are implemented on time as required.
• Determine operational capital equipment needs and the development of an appropriate implementation plan including budget, training, installation and maturity of equipment. Manage operations capital projects master plan.
• Ensure new equipment and systems adhere to safety requirements as well as Local, Provincial and Federal industry regulations.
• Create and maintain departmental budgets and strategic plans meeting all company requirements.
• Implement strategic plans for hiring, training and developing associates as required.
• Create, implement and maintain necessary departmental and manufacturing engineering related procedures to ensure all ISO requirements are met.
• Ensure all tasks for engineering changes for the department are completed effectively and on time. Provides relevant input and support to the decision making process in support of the company’s Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering and production related innovations and R&D efforts, including the tracking and reporting on R&D tax credit submissions.
• Drive continuous improvements by reducing labour costs and waste reduction; improving production efficiency, health and safety and operational improvement.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelors in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in the Manufacturing industry coupled with a minimum of 5 years' Leadership experience
• P. Eng. Designation is preferred, eligibility for P.Eng registration is an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft products, Solidworks preferred
• Experience with CNC machinery, stamping equipment, process improvement, equipment procurement, Lean, Kaizen, Kanban 5S tools and concepts.
If you are an inspiring leader and clear communicator that fosters team creativity and productivity, then please forward your CV to: careers@ic-solutions.ca