Maintenance Engineering ManagerLocation: Aurora, Ontario
Type: Full-time
We're looking for an experienced and highly organized
Maintenance Engineering Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement of our maintenance operations. This role is critical to ensuring our equipment runs efficiently and safely-supporting production goals while driving long-term performance and cost control.
Position Overview As the
Maintenance Engineering Manager, you will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations while managing long-term strategies for equipment performance, preventive maintenance, and contractor partnerships. You'll bring a strong understanding of automation, robotics, and production systems-combined with excellent communication and leadership skills-to support a high-performing team and a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities - Oversee and improve day-to-day operations of the maintenance team
- Develop and manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order systems
- Measure and track maintenance effectiveness and equipment performance metrics
- Optimize and manage preventive maintenance (PM) programs
- Source and manage equipment suppliers, vendors, and external contractors
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure timely parts ordering and availability
- Collaborate with Production, QA, and Operations teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations
- Utilize engineering tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to support equipment layout, upgrades, or installations
- Support automation and robotics systems maintenance and troubleshooting
Qualifications - 5+ years of maintenance or engineering leadership experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
- Strong understanding of automated systems, robotics, and industrial equipment
- Proven experience managing PM schedules, parts procurement, and contractor relationships
- Comfortable with planning tools and CMMS systems
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills
- Engineering background preferred (not required)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
