Job DescriptionPosition Overview:Engineering Manager to lead a team of technical departments related to in-house plastic injection moulding (including, production engineering, maintenance technicians, and tool and die.).
Duties and Responsibilities: The Engineering Manager will lead the team by providing industry experience, as well as guidance and leadership towards the achievement of organizational objectives and targets by:
- Coordinating and directing projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing overall project timelines.
- Analyze resources, tools, material, and overall program needs to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
- Plan, review and manage Expense budgets
- Miscellaneous duties assigned by the leadership team
- Identify and participate in cost reduction, efficiency improvement and reduction of Non-Value-added operation projects through continuous improvement teams and other methods.
Plan and direct the work of the Production Engineering team.
- Direct, review, and approve Capital Expenditure Projects.
- Manage New Model projects throughout the full cycle.
- Reviewing in-house moulding capacity plans and reporting on future bottlenecks.
- Participate in the development of production facility/ equipment, jig and fixture design.
- Facilitate a working relationship with Mould Die Engineering function in North America to ensure Denso Canada's goals are met.
Plan and direct the work of the Mould Maintenance Technician team.
- Participate in Process Troubleshooting and corrective action - root cause analysis as required.
- Support operational elements of the Mould Tech team
Plan and direct the work of the Tool and Die Department
- Participate in Mould Tool troubleshooting and corrective action - root cause analysis as required.
- Support operational elements of the Tool and Die Department
- Identify Operational improvements within the Tool and Die
Requirements: - 8+ years of relevant experience within project management and injection molding
- 2+ years in a leadership role with direct reports
- Injection Moulding knowledge and experience in Mould Tool Design
- Experience working in a high volume manufacturing facility
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Ability to travel domestically and Overseas (international)
Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrated leadership ability
- Strong knowledge of engineering theories, processes and terms
- Analytical skills to define procedures and to independently oversee the application of methods/processes; creatively applies sound judgment in choosing proper course of action in light of a broad range of multiple factors; interprets policies and assists in developing and monitoring goals and measures; ability to motivate and encourage others think creatively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be a skillful presenter that can interpret information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of the materials being discussed
- Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership
- Excellent negotiation skills; ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive in nature; recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers' needs and potential next steps; takes strong stand without indicating disrespect and seeks positive outcomes
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer software and in order to perform word processing, data manipulation and file maintenance activities; advanced level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent project management skills including the ability to define, prioritize and direct program, project or process objectives, identify customers/stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, and to coordinate and allocate resources in order to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective and timely manner.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, especially as they apply to manufacturing
- Knowledge of CAD or CAE principles and software
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to effectively apply the PDCA process
- Advanced level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPosting Type: Existing Vacancy Work Location: In personBenefits:- Employee assistance program
Range of Expected Annual Salary inclusive of discretionary annual bonus:$106,000 - $140,000
