About the role
Our client is a large, privately held manufacturer with a global footprint, producing highly engineered components for a variety of industrial markets.
They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their operation. This individual is responsible for providing complete oversight for the direction, planning, and management of all engineering operations at the plant level. This is a highly collaborative role that serves on the leadership team, partnering with other functional leads in creating and implementing the strategic direction of the company.
Duties include: Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, tooling, and engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team including engineering, tooling, and skilled trades professionals. Oversee engineering activities related to new product introduction, validation, and production readiness. Lead new product introduction initiatives while meeting quality, timing, and cost objectives. Ensure the engineering department partners with commercial and operations teams to support customer requirements and new business opportunities. Ensure plant personnel, sales/marketing and other appropriate personnel are notified on product changes, modifications, and extensions. Review and approve engineering project or product documentation and engineering analysis for consistency and accuracy. Review and screen product development requests for feasibility and completeness.
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other relevant field
- Experience leading engineering teams in a high-volume, precision manufacturing environment with complex tooling systems is highly preferred.
- At least 7+ years of experience in tooling, die-casting or engineering within a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of leadership experience. Experience managing direct reports is required
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
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About Bluewater Hayes Inc.
Our Mission is Precision Placement: At Bluewater Hayes, we are fascinated with great teams and what they do for organizations. We make meaningful connections between talented individuals seeking their next career opportunity and organizations that require specialized skills and the right fit in their next hire. Bluewater Hayes is a veteran-owned and operated, direct-hire search firm specializing in precision placement for supply chain management, operations, engineering, and finance & accounting professionals.
Our team of expert talent scouts has extensive knowledge within the industries we serve and are highly skilled at recognizing the perfect fit for your next hire. We work swiftly and diligently to give you the clearest picture of the talent pipeline and confidence that you’re making the best hire. Our thorough intake process and candidate evaluations consistently yield exceptional results in terms of successful placements and long-term employee retention. Contact us today and discover why Bluewater Hayes is the fastest-growing preferred talent search partner in the nation.
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About the role
Our client is a large, privately held manufacturer with a global footprint, producing highly engineered components for a variety of industrial markets.
They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their operation. This individual is responsible for providing complete oversight for the direction, planning, and management of all engineering operations at the plant level. This is a highly collaborative role that serves on the leadership team, partnering with other functional leads in creating and implementing the strategic direction of the company.
Duties include: Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, tooling, and engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technical team including engineering, tooling, and skilled trades professionals. Oversee engineering activities related to new product introduction, validation, and production readiness. Lead new product introduction initiatives while meeting quality, timing, and cost objectives. Ensure the engineering department partners with commercial and operations teams to support customer requirements and new business opportunities. Ensure plant personnel, sales/marketing and other appropriate personnel are notified on product changes, modifications, and extensions. Review and approve engineering project or product documentation and engineering analysis for consistency and accuracy. Review and screen product development requests for feasibility and completeness.
The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other relevant field
- Experience leading engineering teams in a high-volume, precision manufacturing environment with complex tooling systems is highly preferred.
- At least 7+ years of experience in tooling, die-casting or engineering within a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of leadership experience. Experience managing direct reports is required
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
Not the right fit? Search for Engineering Manager jobs in Ajax, Ontario, Canada
About Bluewater Hayes Inc.
Our Mission is Precision Placement: At Bluewater Hayes, we are fascinated with great teams and what they do for organizations. We make meaningful connections between talented individuals seeking their next career opportunity and organizations that require specialized skills and the right fit in their next hire. Bluewater Hayes is a veteran-owned and operated, direct-hire search firm specializing in precision placement for supply chain management, operations, engineering, and finance & accounting professionals.
Our team of expert talent scouts has extensive knowledge within the industries we serve and are highly skilled at recognizing the perfect fit for your next hire. We work swiftly and diligently to give you the clearest picture of the talent pipeline and confidence that you’re making the best hire. Our thorough intake process and candidate evaluations consistently yield exceptional results in terms of successful placements and long-term employee retention. Contact us today and discover why Bluewater Hayes is the fastest-growing preferred talent search partner in the nation.