- Oversees daily activities of engineering staff, ensuring tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards
- Manage project budgets, track expenses and ensure cost control measures are in place.
- Assign, train, develop and supervise manufacturing engineers, student engineers, outside vendors
- Provide technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed.
- Identify and implement process improvements and/or new technologies to increase efficiency and productivity
- Assists in planning and coordination of new engineering analysis tools, such as CAD, CAD/CAM system, CAT, quotation sheet
- Liaise with other departments (e.g., production, materials, QA) to coordinate activities and resolve issues
- Oversees the design, development and implementation of manufacturing processes and systems
- Ensure that all manufacturing processes meet quality standards and comply with industry regulations and safety standards protocols
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies to incorporate best practices into engineering processes
- Set goals, evaluate performance and provide feedback and development opportunities for team members
- Monitor and enforce quality control processes to maintain high standards of work
- A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent
- Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practices as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing process, lean manufacturing principle and continuous improvement methodologies
- Advanced understanding of GD&T, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, process flow, control plans, ECNs, etc...
- Proficiency in Solidworks/AutoCAD software, ERP systems and other manufacturing – related tools
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or equivalent)
- Licensing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) to approve engineering drawings and reports
- 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement
- Advanced understanding of GD&T, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, process flow, control plans, ECNs
- Proficiency in Solidworks and/or AutoCAD, CAD/CAM tools and ERP systems
- Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration
What We Do
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
