Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Morson Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A large aerospace company in Calgary is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and optimize manufacturing functions. The successful candidate will integrate manufacturing requirements, mentor teams, and drive strategic improvements. A background in aerospace and strong leadership skills are essential for this senior role, which aims to ensure world-class operations and production standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Proven record of NPI in aerospace or similar industries.
• Ability to develop and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering for aerospace assembly.
• Drive production process optimization initiatives.
• Integrate manufacturing requirements into new aircraft builds.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

New Program Introduction

Cross-functional team management

Change management

Technology evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedDirector of Manufacturing Engineeringto lead and strengthen the Manufacturing Engineering function within a large-scale aerospace assembly operation in Calgary. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving new program introduction, optimizing production processes, and ensuring world-class manufacturing standards.

The Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing engineering, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and quality. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership position that will influence both day-to-day production and long-term manufacturing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• New Program Introduction (NPI): Integrate manufacturing requirements into new aircraft build processes.
• Ensure timely release of production documentation and first article delivery.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs).
• Drive effective change management to minimize disruption.
• Business Process Improvement:
• Benchmark processes against industry best practices.
• Provide solutions for production issues and line support.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Functional Leadership:
• Define manufacturing standards, processes, and procedures.
• Develop KPIs and governance frameworks to measure success.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization team.
• Oversee departmental budgets and financial performance.