Engineering Manager

Arrow•Perth East, ON

24d

About The Position

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies, serving OEM customers across various industries including rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry. The company prides itself on innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service. Arrow Off Road Stratford, established 100 years ago, focuses on fabricating and assembling components for heavy truck, defense, and off-road equipment companies, featuring fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, and assembly departments. The Engineering Manager leads the engineering team through product development and production cycles, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions, with responsibility for people management and project leadership.

Requirements

College Diploma or University Degree in the Mechanical Engineering field
Minimum 5 years of 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 required.

Responsibilities

Tracks and reports on engineering targets (BOM cost, quality, customer and/or internal plant delivery timing, performance, project and department engineering budget, etc.) for all assigned projects.
Ensures that programs are properly resourced (both quality and quantity) for success, whether through assignment of direct resources or leverage of external resources as required.
Responsibility for capacity monitoring, reporting, and optimization.
Provides team leadership, management support, including coaching and active engagement with direct and extended team.
Provides technical leadership in directing the efforts of a cross-functional engineering team in the development and release of all relevant engineering deliverables in compliance with the product development process and/or customer expectations.
Ensures engineering timing plans, defect/issues list, risk assessments, and lessons learned are created and maintained, and provides engineering status for project reviews (e.g. APQP milestones, etc.) according to program timing for all assigned projects.
Ensures compliance to Company procedures (e.g. Process - Work Instructions) and applicable standards (e.g.).
First Level of formal supervisory responsibility with both functional and disciplinary authority.
Resource planning and alignment to ensure that all projects in the department are properly staffed with the right quality and quantity of resource to meet the deliverables in an effective and efficient way is a key objective of this position.
Develops process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA’s), control plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and supports problem-solving initiatives by implementing corrective action.
Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS).
Modifying the design of the existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all CAD software systems, maintaining drawings and nesting databases.
Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment, and WIP, to enhance the performance of the system and value to the customer.
Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
Understanding of the concepts of synchronous manufacturing and lean production manufacturing methodologies, and the ability to formulate and implement a tactical plan.
Participates in Continuous Improvement and assists in its implementation on an ongoing basis, implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve plant productivity.
Assists in the commissioning of new plants/ lines, equipment, and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is handled efficiently and with minimum disruptions.
Monitor machine/employee ergonomic improvements & safety requirements.
Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries, and illness as soon as possible following the event.
Comply with duties and responsibilities as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensure corrective action is taken when violations occur.
Performs other duties as necessary for the completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)