Engineering Manager

Advanced Material Handling Ltd; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness (3‑m

Dental and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Yearly Healthy Living Benefit

Job summary

Advanced Material Handling Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical direction and lead a growing multidisciplinary team across mechanical design, controls, automation, and project delivery.

The role reports to the COO and focuses on delivering cost-effective, manufacturable solutions for conveyors and drive systems while strengthening engineering standards and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Eligible for P.Eng. registration in British Columbia; active designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting mechanical design, controls, automation, and project execution.
• Set priorities and guide technical decision-making in dynamic project environments.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, SolidWorks models, equipment layouts, manufacturing drawings, and designs for conveyors and integrated automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Allocate resources across multiple projects and resolve scope/timeline conflicts.
• Partner with operations to optimize cost, safety, and manufacturability.
• Champion lean practices, DFMA principles, and product improvement initiatives.
• Establish SolidWorks and PDM standards, modelling practices, templates, and revision control.
• Support R&D, new product development, and automation adoption to improve safety, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Represent engineering in client meetings and stakeholder reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

DFMA

SolidWorks

P.Eng eligibility

Automation & controls

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing know-how

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Are you a decisive engineering leader who can solve complex technical challenges while building and developing a high-performing team? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, and project execution must work together to deliver practical solutions?

Join Advanced Material Handling, a leader in conveyor and material handling solutions. We're seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical direction, lead and develop a small but growing multidisciplinary engineering team, and drive innovation across design, manufacturing, automation, and project delivery. This role reports directly to the COO.

Why This Role is a Great Opportunity:

Leadership with Impact: Take ownership of a small but growing multidisciplinary engineering team, set clear direction, strengthen engineering standards, and develop future technical leaders.

High-Value Technical Work: Apply your expertise in conveyors, chains, sprockets, shafts, and drive components to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions for diverse industries.

Cross-Functional Influence: Work directly with sales, operations, and clients to ensure technical excellence while balancing business needs.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Maximize engineering effectiveness by improving design methods, standardizing workflows, strengthening DFMA practices, and advancing automation and product-development initiatives.

What Success Looks Like:

• Provide clear technical direction and inspire strong performance across the engineering team.
• Make timely, well-informed decisions that resolve technical and project challenges.
• Deliver reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs that meet client expectations.
• Strengthen collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and professional integrity.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting mechanical design, controls, automation, and project execution.
• Set priorities and guide technical decision-making in dynamic project environments.
• Review and approve engineering calculations, SolidWorks models, equipment layouts, manufacturing drawings, and designs for conveyors, drive components, and integrated automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Allocate resources across multiple simultaneous projects and resolve conflicts in scope or timelines.
• Partner with operations to deliver designs optimized for cost, safety, and manufacturability.
• Champion lean practices, DFMA principles, and product improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain SolidWorks and PDM standards, including modelling practices, drawing templates, design libraries, revision control, release workflows, and engineering change discipline.
• Support R&D, new product development, and the practical adoption of automation, robotics, controls, and other emerging technologies that improve safety, productivity, quality, and equipment performance.
• Represent engineering in client meetings, technical discussions, and stakeholder reviews.

What You Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
• Eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia; an active P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.
• Deep technical knowledge of conveyors, chain, sprockets, shafts, and drive components.
• Proven ability to make decisive, high-impact engineering decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and industrial design standards.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, including complex assemblies, equipment layouts, drawing standards, design review, revision control, and engineering data management.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, mining, forestry, bulk material handling, or related industries preferred.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls integration, machine safety, sensors, PLC-based systems, or automated material handling equipment is considered a strong asset.
• Final compensation will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (after 3-month probation)
• Dental and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Yearly Healthy Living Benefit

Our Culture

At Advanced Material Handling, we value accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. We are committed to safety, innovation, and supporting one another while delivering durable, high-performance equipment to our clients. If you're a leader who thrives on solving challenges and building strong teams - this role is for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advanced Material Handling is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.