Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Corporate Recruiters Ltd.; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 145 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

We are seeking a high‑impact Director of Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering to turn a heavy, fast‑moving order book into on‑time delivery. This leader will own end‑to‑end production and engineering, building scheduling, planning, and accountability to match demand in a high‑mix, small‑order, high‑rate environment.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing, with 5+ years direct accountability for production and delivery, plus strong hardware or product engineering depth and ISO

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing and operations, including 5+ years with direct accountability for production and delivery.
• Strong hardware or product engineering depth; able to evaluate technical claims directly.
• Experience in a busy, high‑mix, low‑volume, high‑quality manufacturing environment.
• Operational leadership in scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Credibility with senior technical teams earned through competence.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, ECOs, BOMs, and audit readiness.

Responsabilités

• Own and drive the full production schedule across all active orders.
• Build repeatable production processes and hold teams accountable to delivery dates.
• Partner with supply chain on lead times, constraints, and schedule conflicts.
• Resolve cross‑functional technical issues and sign off on certification readiness.
• Translate growth targets into operational plans with clear metrics.
• Identify bottlenecks and risks early; build contingencies.
• Mentor engineering and production leads to strengthen capability and reduce single‑point dependencies.

Connaissances

Production scheduling

Resource allocation

Budget management

Leadership

ISO 9001/AS9100

Description du poste

A stable, growing electronics manufacturer is hiring a Director of Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering to turn a heavy, fast‑moving order book into consistent, on‑time delivery. This leader owns production and engineering end‑to‑end, building the scheduling, planning, and accountability discipline needed to keep pace with demand. It is a high‑mix, small‑order, high‑rate environment and ideal for a highly caffeinated, fast‑paced leader.

About the Company

The organization designs and manufactures mission‑critical components, holds ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification, and ships every unit individually tested. It is founder‑owned and has a senior engineering team with deep product knowledge. Strong technical foundations are in place; this role will close the operational maturity gap.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full production schedule across all active orders.
• Build repeatable production processes and hold teams accountable to delivery dates.
• Partner with supply chain on lead times, constraints, and schedule conflicts.
• Resolve cross‑functional technical issues and sign off on certification readiness.
• Translate growth targets into operational plans with clear metrics.
• Identify bottlenecks and risks early; build contingencies.
• Mentor engineering and production leads to strengthen capability and reduce single‑point dependencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years in manufacturing and operations, including 5+ years with direct accountability for production and delivery.
• Strong hardware or product engineering depth; able to evaluate technical claims directly.
• Experience in a busy, high‑mix, low‑volume, high‑quality manufacturing environment.
• Operational leadership in scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Credibility with senior technical teams earned through competence.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, ECOs, BOMs, and audit readiness.

Preferred: Hardware, electronics, RF, microwave, or satellite communications experience; hands‑on leadership in similarly scaled environments.

This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, technical environment and is looking to drive innovation, efficiency, and team success. Base comp will be in the $145k-$180k range for the right-fit candidate.