Drafting and Engineering Lead

Hughes Recruitment & Strategy Collective; Regina; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible schedule (9/80)

Community culture

Job summary

Hughes Collective is partnering with Goodman Steel Ltd. to recruit a Drafting and Engineering Lead in Regina.

You will lead a small drafting team, work closely with the shop, and support machining and fabrication driven design decisions to ensure designs are constructible and aligned with production realities. You thrive on hands-on leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering, fabrication, and operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or related technical discipline; mechanical or structural background preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in steel fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or fabrication-driven design environments.
• Strong understanding of constructability, fabrication methods, and how design decisions impact shop execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or overseeing drafters or technical design staff.
• Ability to review, develop, and guide fabrication-ready drawings, layouts, and design concepts.
• Experience supporting projects through coordination, scheduling input, and technical problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• PEng designation is an asset but not required.
• Six Sigma/Lean/PMP assets are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the daily work of engineers and drafters, offering mentorship and troubleshooting as needed.
• Review and contribute to engineering designs, fabrication plans, and machining processes, collaborating between departments to ensure smooth project flow.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices and processes.
• Lead assigned engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, high quality standards and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist with scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and risk assessments for current and upcoming jobs.
• Work cross-functionally with fabrication, machining and leadership teams to drive operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and cost-efficiency across engineering operations.
• Serve as a technical point of contact on projects, ensuring client needs align with their specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with operations, leadership, and front-line teams to meet project milestones and customer expectations.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organized and detail-oriented

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or drafting

PEng designation asset

Six Sigma/Lean/PMP asset

Tools

Drafting/engineering coordination tools

Job description

Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.

Role: Drafting and Engineering Lead

Our Client

Goodman Steel Ltd. Is a trusted name in steel fabrication, machining and engineering, providing custom steel solutions for industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing. They serve as a one‑stop shop for custom steel projects, from design and engineering to fabrication and machining. From providing complex structural components to highly customized solutions, they are known for delivering quality, innovation, and dependability – making them the preferred partner for major industry players.

With exciting growth ahead, Goodman Steel is strengthening its engineering team to enhance processes, improve efficiencies, and expand service offerings. A chance to join an established industry leader that provides long‑term stability, career development, and a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow.

The Opportunity

As the Drafting and Engineering Lead, you will take on a hands‑on leadership role, leading a small drafting team, working closely with the shop, and supporting machining and fabrication driven design decisions. You’ll collaborate with leadership and production teams to keep designs aligned with how work is built, while providing light project coordination and supporting Goodman Steel’s design‑build work.

As the company continues to grow, this role gives you the opportunity to influence how drafting and engineering support fabrication and machining by improving communication, clarifying expectations, and helping teams work together more effectively. This role suits someone who enjoys mentoring others, staying close to the work, and seeing designs carried through to finished steel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Team Support

• Guide and support the daily work of engineers and drafters, offering mentorship and troubleshooting as needed.
• Review and contribute to engineering designs, fabrication plans, and machining processes, collaborating between departments to ensure smooth project flow.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices and processes.

2. Project & Process Improvement

• Lead assigned engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, high quality standards and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist with scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and risk assessments for current and upcoming jobs.
• Work cross‑functionally with fabrication, machining and leadership teams to drive operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and cost‑efficiency across engineering operations.

3. Client Coordination & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a technical point of contact on projects, ensuring client needs align with their specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with operations, leadership, and front‑line teams to meet project milestones and customer expectations.
• Participate in business development opportunities, including representing Goodman Steel at industry events like SIMSA.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to continually improve production efficiency.

Qualifications

The Essentials (Hard Skills):

• Post‑secondary education in engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related technical discipline; mechanical or structural background preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in steel fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or fabrication‑driven design environments.
• Strong understanding of constructability, fabrication methods, and how design decisions impact shop execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or overseeing drafters or technical design staff.
• Ability to review, develop, and guide fabrication‑ready drawings, layouts, and design concepts.
• Experience supporting projects through coordination, scheduling input, and technical problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset but is not required.
• Additional certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP would be considered an asset.

The Intangibles (Soft Skills):

• Hands‑on, practical leader who enjoys being close to the work and supporting teams on the shop floor.
• Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts clearly between drafting, engineering, fabrication, and machining teams.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build trust and alignment across departments.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and keep work moving forward.
• Comfortable making decisions, providing direction, and addressing issues in a respectful, solutions‑focused manner.
• Adaptable and improvement‑minded, with a willingness to evolve processes as the business grows.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive Compensation Package: Enjoy a strong benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, with employer‑paid premiums for most benefits.
• RRSP & Pension Matching: Options to help you build financial security for your future.
• Work‑Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible work schedule with an optional 9/80 schedule.
• Where Community Meets Industry: Enjoy the supportive culture of a small town while contributing to major projects in the steel industry, giving you both a sense of belonging and professional accomplishment.
• Supportive work environment: Work in a comfortable environment where employees are trusted to get the job done while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

About the Collective

At Hughes Collective, we don’t just recruit—we revolutionize how talent meets opportunity. We’re not in the business of filling roles; we’re in the business of transforming careers and powering businesses with bold, game‑changing hires.

For candidates, this isn’t just about your next job—it’s about uncovering your passions, amplifying your strengths, and unlocking your potential. We’re here to connect you to a career that excites, inspires, and fuels your future.

This isn’t recruitment as usual—this is Hughes Collective. Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically different. Your next move starts here.