engineering manager

Norstar Industries Ltd

Morris

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Norstar Industries Ltd in Morris, MB, is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead our drafting and design team and deliver high-quality engineering support for our manufacturing operations.

You will develop people, improve processes, and drive designs from concept through production, with responsibilities across coordination with Design, Sales, Production, and Leadership, and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

Experience leading or supervising a design or drafting team.
Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and 3D CAD software.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Mechanical Technology education is considered an asset.
Experience with grain handling equipment is a strong asset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the drafting and design team.
Assign projects and manage team workload based on priorities.
Develop project schedules, milestones, and timelines.
Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates.
Coach, mentor, and support team members' professional development.
Conduct annual performance reviews.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
Facilitate communication between Design, Sales, Production, and Leadership.
Establish and maintain design standards, documentation, and quality processes.
Review designs to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD software

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD

Manufacturing processes

MS Office

Design for manufacturing

Driver's license

Education

Mechanical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Title posted on Talent.com - Design Engineering Manager

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Employer details Norstar Industries Ltd

Design Engineering ManagerNorstar Industries Ltd.Morris, MB | Full-TimeNorstar Industries Ltd. is a family-owned manufacturer of grain handling equipment and industrial material handling solutions. Based just outside Rosenort, Manitoba, we design and manufacture innovative products that serve customers across North America and beyond.

We're looking for an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead our drafting and design team while driving high-quality engineering support for our growing manufacturing operation.

If you're an experienced design leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering quality products from concept through production, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead and supervise the drafting and design team
Assign projects and manage team workload based on priorities
Develop project schedules, milestones, and timelines
Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates
Coach, mentor, and support team members' professional development
Conduct annual performance reviews
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new team members
Facilitate communication between Design, Sales, Production, and Leadership
Establish and maintain design standards, documentation, and quality processes
Review designs to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department

What We're Looking For

Previous experience leading or supervising a design or drafting team
Experience using Autodesk Inventor and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD alone is not sufficient)
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Mechanical Technology education is considered an asset
Experience with grain handling equipment is a strong asset
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What Success Looks Like

Built a motivated, accountable, and collaborative design team that consistently delivers high-quality work.
Established clear project priorities, timelines, and tracking systems that keep projects moving on schedule.
Improved communication between Design, Sales, Production, and Leadership, resulting in smoother project execution.
Ensured all drawings and documentation meet Norstar's quality, manufacturability, and documentation standards.
Provided coaching and technical guidance that helps team members develop their skills and confidence.
Identified opportunities to improve design processes, reduce inefficiencies, and support continuous improvement across the department.
Earned the trust of your team and leadership by delivering projects on time while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Why Join Norstar?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package
Stable, family-owned company with long-term career opportunities
Collaborative leadership team
Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing design department
Innovative manufacturing environment serving customers across North America
At Norstar, we're proud to build products that help feed the world. We believe exceptional products start with exceptional people, and we're committed to creating an environment where our employees can grow, contribute, and succeed together.