Director of Corporate Engineering

Jamieson Wellness Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 111,900 - 161,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Financial security programs

Flexible work models

Growth-oriented culture

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company based in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Corporate Engineering. This key role involves establishing and leading a centralized engineering function, ensuring scalable engineering capabilities and alignment with business strategy. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of engineering experience, a degree in engineering, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $111,900 - $161,900 and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of capital project execution, automation, utilities, and energy systems.
• Experience with engineering and maintenance systems, such as CMMS/EAM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Engineering function across all Jamieson sites.
• Define and govern engineering KPIs, standards, and technical strategy.
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and a Technical Project Lead.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical project management

Capital project execution

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

🌟 Join Our Team at Jamieson Wellness Inc.

Inspiring Better Lives Every Day.

Position Title: Director of Corporate Engineering

Department: Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Vice President of Manufacturing

Number of Openings: 1

Vacancy Type: Newly created

👋 Who We Are

We are Canada’s leading health and wellness company, driven by our purpose of Inspiring Better Lives Every Day.

Established in 1922, we are Canada’s #1 consumer health brand, proudly inspiring better lives for over 100 years. With our Jamieson, youtheory, Progressive, Smart Solutions, and Iron Vegan brands, we’re growing globally and reaching more people every day.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, integrity, inclusion and sustainability has earned us a strong reputation worldwide, and our world‑class manufacturing and certification standards continue to set us apart in the industry.

🌱 What You’ll Do

As a key member of the [Department] team, you’ll help shape health and wellness outcomes for people around the world.

Here’s what you can expect in your role:

Overall Responsibilities

The Director of Corporate Engineering is responsible for establishing and leading a centralized engineering function that defines technical standards, governs capital and sustainability projects, and builds scalable engineering capability across all Jamieson sites. This role ensures that engineering, reliability, maintenance, and sustainability initiatives are aligned with business strategy, deliver measurable value, and support safe, reliable, and compliant operations. The Director partners closely with Manufacturing, M+R Leaders, CI, and Sustainability teams to enable growth while maintaining operational stability.

• Establish and lead the Corporate Engineering function across all Jamieson sites.
• Define, own, and govern engineering KPIs, standards, technical strategy, and performance reporting
• Evaluate and oversee complex technical projects across enterprise, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment and governance with industry best practices
• Owns Network Manufacturing Strategy and maintains capacity models
• Leads engineering input to capacity planning, including equipment capability, utilities, labor constraints, and expansion readiness to support growth and demand forecasts
• Maintains business wide CAPEX budget, report and tracking and budget building for AOP and LRP process
• Partner with production to support expansion, new equipment, and new sites
• Preserves disciplined project execution using stage‑gates, FAT/SAT, and stabilization
• Ensure effective handover of projects to Operations and Maintenance
• Build and execute a multi‑year engineering resourcing and capability plan
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and a Technical Project Lead
• Provide technical leadership and escalation support to site M+R Leaders
• Ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability‑by‑design in all projects
• Oversee engineering input into reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost decisions
• Drive standardization while enabling site‑level execution flexibility
• Balance high level strategic planning with operational oversight necessary for execution, ensuring large scale engineering initiatives are executed with excellence.
• Support energy and carbon reduction initiatives without reliability regression
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and MRO on standard parts and vendor strategies

🎯 What You Bring

You're a mix of curious, collaborative, and purpose‑driven — and ready to grow in a team that lives its values.

Your experience and perspective might include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related); master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in GPM, manufacturing, fulfillment, or industrial environments, including multi‑site exposure
• Possess deep technical expertise combined with strategic vision, capable of guiding transformational technical initiatives that span multiple divisions.
• Strong understanding of capital project execution, automation, utilities, and energy systems
• Strong working knowledge of smart manufacturing, industrial controls, automation platforms, and data systems (PLC/HMI, SCADA, IOT, historians, DAQ tools)
• Proficiency with engineering and project tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, EPLAN or equivalent, MS Project/Smartsheet, Minitab or similar analytics tools)
• Solid grasp of safety, regulatory, and GMP requirements in regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills with the ability to balance standardization and site‑level needs
• Proven experience with engineering and maintenance systems, such as CMMS/EAM platforms

Note: If you don’t meet every requirement listed here, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups may only apply when they meet every criteria — but we value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills.

💼 What Leadership Looks Like at Jamieson

At Jamieson Wellness, leadership means more than just managing a team; it means living our purpose of Inspiring Better Lives Every Day and modeling our values of Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Agility in everything we do.

Our JWEL Leadership Competencies define what strong leadership looks like here. We look for inclusive leaders who can:

• Develop & Engage People
• Build Trust
• Drive Results
• Think Enterprise
• Be Visionary

These competencies guide how we grow talent, build inclusive and high‑performing teams, and deliver on our purpose across the globe.

🌈 Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

At Jamieson, belonging is at the heart of how we work. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and believe our differences drive innovation and stronger decisions. Our goal is simple: a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to thrive.

For more information on our commitments to people and planet, please read our latest Sustainability report and DEIB policy.

If you require any accommodation during our hiring process, please let us know. We’re committed to making the experience accessible and equitable for all, and we’ll work together to find the right solution.

Our purpose – Inspiring better Lives Every Day – is lived through our values of Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Agility.

Jamieson Wellness Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide our team members with a total rewards package that is market competitive. At Jamieson, base pay is only one part of our total rewards package. The successful candidate is also eligible to various offerings, including participation in our Short‑Term Incentive Program and more!

For this role, the hiring range is “$111,900 - $161,900”, which may not reflect the full salary range of the position. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, level of education, and other professional qualifications aligned with the requirements and complexity of this position.

We look forward to discussing how your individual strengths and expertise can contribute to our purpose of Inspiring Better Lives Every Day.

🧘 Health & Wellness – Competitive benefits, mental health support, wellness initiatives, and discounts on our products.

💸 Financial Security – Company‑paid RRSP (no match required!) and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.

🏡 Flexibility & Balance – Flexible work models, and a real respect for your personal time.

📚 Growth‑Minded Culture – Learning opportunities, clear career paths, and performance conversations that support real growth.

🌍 Make an Impact – Work for an organization with purpose — one that is making meaningful impact in communities worldwide.

🤖 Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We sometimes use AI tools (like LinkedIn) to suggest candidates, but every application we receive is reviewed by a real human and final hiring decisions are made by your future leader!

🚀 Ready to Apply?

Submit your application by [Closing Date] through Linkedin or by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Let’s inspire better lives — starting with yours. 🌱