Production / Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location: Dartmouth, NS
An established and rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production / Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its production engineering function and support continued operational growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys building efficient processes, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations while helping prepare the organization for the implementation of a new ERP system.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a small but growing Production Engineering team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day engineering activities.
- Evaluate new products and designs for manufacturability and develop production strategies for successful implementation.
- Estimate manufacturing costs, production timelines, labour requirements, and resource planning for new product introductions.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and production documentation.
- Design and improve production layouts, workstations, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Support new product launches by transitioning designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and increasing quality.
- Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production teams to improve workflow and material movement.
- Serve as a key stakeholder during the organization's upcoming ERP implementation.
Qualifications
We're interested in experienced manufacturing engineering professionals who bring:
- 7+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience leading technical teams.
- Strong experience with production line design, workstation layout, process optimization, and manufacturing workflows.
- Experience launching new products into production using structured project management principles.
- Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing work instructions.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation systems.
Preferred Qualifications
The following would be considered strong assets:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience within aerospace, defence, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or similar industry standards.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt).
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
- Experience with ERP implementation or manufacturing systems integration.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys improving manufacturing operations through structured processes and data-driven decision making. You possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, communicate effectively across departments, and have a passion for mentoring others while driving operational excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package ($75,000-$100,000 annually depending on experience.)
- RRSP matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible work environment
- On-site parking
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing organization
If you're an experienced manufacturing engineering professional looking to lead continuous improvement initiatives while helping shape the future of a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This position is based on-site in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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