Engineering Manager

Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group•Vaughan, ON

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Project North PES is Pangeo's new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario. As Engineering Manager, you lead the Manufacturing Engineering function and carry full accountability for its performance, from new-product process planning and equipment selection through volume-production process improvement. This is a hands-on technical leadership role through start-up and ramp. You'll plan process routes, tooling, and fixtures, provide the process support that new launches and running production need, and drive efficiency, cost, safety, and quality through engineering. Given the role's urgency within Project North, you may start ahead of full plant relocation and travel to China for technical training during equipment transfer.

Requirements

3+ years of technical management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Diploma or degree in Casting/Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Substantial hands-on experience with aluminum/non-ferrous die casting process technology and tooling design; machining process experience.
Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949
Microsoft 365 and engineering/CAD software proficiency.
English required

Nice To Haves

P.Eng. designation an asset.
Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan and determine new-product process routes, equipment selection, and tooling/fixture design concepts to support product development and volume production.
Provide process engineering support and technical problem-solving for new product launches and running production programs.
Lead the research and application of new process technologies and build internal technical capability.
Provide technical support for product quotations and new-process development.
Lead process improvement and capacity enhancement for volume production, improving plant efficiency, cost, safety, and quality through engineering initiatives.
Plan and drive improvements to the production process and overall equipment effectiveness.
Provide technical leadership for continuous improvement of process technology across all programs.
Plan and manage the Manufacturing Engineering department for well-organized, high-performing operations.
Coordinate engineering with Production, Quality, Equipment/Maintenance, and Purchasing to support plant objectives.
Approve the release of technical project documentation.
Develop and mentor engineering talent within the department.
Apply and enforce IATF 16949 requirements within engineering processes.
Support the plant's ISO 14001 environmental management system in day-to-day work.
Resolve die casting, machining, and related technical and quality issues promptly.
Ensure engineering staff complete WHMIS and OHSA training and follow safety procedures.