Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.
Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.
AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.
Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.
At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.
Job Summary:
The Engineering Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating Manufacturing Engineering in Canada, assisting the VP of Engineering with managing Manufacturing Engineering in the U.S, managing Engineering Support and Industrial Engineering functions to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective production operations. This role oversees mechanical and electrical manufacturing engineering activities, industrial engineering initiatives, and supply chain engineering support to ensure successful product industrialization, continuous improvement, production readiness, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, the position serves as a key link between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and production teams, driving standardization, process optimization, capacity planning, and manufacturing strategy across the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for ensuring proper transfer and intake of new projects from design engineering.
2. Responsible for supporting the build on the production floor together with design engineering group and work with QA, production and service.
3. Starting 2nd build, responsible to support QA, production and service. The scope includes maintaining BOMs, drawings and providing technical solutions.
4. Oversee development and implementation of manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production support systems.
5. Managing manufacturing engineering and process engineering teams in Canada.
6. Managing engineering support team and working in collaboration with design engineering.
7. Assist managing manufacturing engineering team in the US.
8. Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and lower manufacturing costs
9. Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams to improve material flow, inventory strategy, and supplier integration.
10. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to manufacturing and production issues.
11. Manage redline drawings. Follow up with engineering on redline implementation.
12. Review new designs and help engineering to come up with efficient designs.
13. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Specific Qualifications:
1. College Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or University graduate of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years of engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment
2. 7+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
3. Experience with Solidwork and/or AutoCAD software
4. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; lean manufacturing; industrial engineering principles; production systems; supply chain integration and continuous improvement methodologies
5. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs preferred.
6. Self motivated with strong organizational skills.
Other Requirements
1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide.
3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).
4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
5. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
6. Work well within a team environment.
7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
8. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
9. Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.
AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $115,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
