Engineering Manager

Arrow Manufacturing Group; Stratford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching

Life and travel insurance

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group in Stratford, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team across development and production cycles. You will deliver cost-effective solutions to manufacturing challenges and manage people, projects, and schedules within a safety-focused culture.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with a minimum of five years in automotive or fabrication, strong CAD skills, and a proven track record in Lean manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in automotive or fabrication.
• Experience with CAD software and design layouts (Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team through product development and production cycles.
• Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to manufacturing processes.
• Manage resources, coaching, and project leadership across projects.
• Ensure compliance with product development processes and customer expectations.

Skills

Engineering management

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

CAD

People management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Pro/Engineer

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Arrow Machine and FabricationGroup is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Arrow Off Road Stratford was established 100 years ago, and developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.

At ourStratford Facility, we fabricate and assemble components for heavy truck, defense, and off-road equipment companies. We feature fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, assembly departments, and manufacture everything from small components to large structures, sheet metal to heavy plate.

Wage range: $120,000 up to $140,000 annually

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager leads the engineering team through various product development and production cycles. The Engineering Manager will deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions into the manufacturing process and to our customers, and has responsibility for both people management (development, coaching) and project leadership for those projects in his/her domain.

Primary Responsibilities

• Tracks and reports on engineering targets (BOM cost, quality, customer and/or internal plant delivery timing, performance, project and department engineering budget, etc.) for all assigned projects.
• Ensures that programs are properly resourced (both quality and quantity) for success, whether through assignment of direct resources or leverage of external resources as required.
• Responsibility for capacity monitoring, reporting, and optimization.
• Provides team leadership, management support, including coaching and active engagement with direct and extended team.
• Provides technical leadership in directing the efforts of a cross-functional engineering team in the development and release of all relevant engineering deliverables in compliance with the product development process and/or customer expectations.
• Ensures engineering timing plans, defect/issues list, risk assessments, and lessons learned are created and maintained, and provides engineering status for project reviews (e.g. APQP milestones, etc.) according to program timing for all assigned projects.
• Ensures compliance to Company procedures (e.g. Process - Work Instructions) and applicable standards (e.g.).
• First Level of formal supervisory responsibility with both functional and disciplinary authority.
• Resource planning and alignment to ensure that all projects in the department are properly staffed with the right quality and quantity of resource to meet the deliverables in an effective and efficient way is a key objective of this position.
• Develops process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA’s), control plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and supports problem-solving initiatives by implementing corrective action.
• Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS).
• Modifying the design of the existing plant layout based on internal/external customer requirements.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of product design techniques and all CAD software systems, maintaining drawings and nesting databases.
• Initiating and driving justification for upgrades to processing, equipment, and WIP, to enhance the performance of the system and value to the customer.
• Provide expertise in industrial engineering and process design to other departments.
• Understanding of the concepts of synchronous manufacturing and lean production manufacturing methodologies, and the ability to formulate and implement a tactical plan.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assists in its implementation on an ongoing basis, implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve plant productivity.
• Assists in the commissioning of new plants/ lines, equipment, and other systems to ensure that the introduction into the production facility is handled efficiently and with minimum disruptions.
• Monitor machine/employee ergonomic improvements & safety requirements.
• Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries, and illness as soon as possible following the event.
• Comply with duties and responsibilities as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensure corrective action is taken when violations occur.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)

Educational Requirements:

• College Diploma or University Degree in the Mechanical Engineering field
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in the automotive or fabrication field with a proven track record of exemplary performance.
• Minimum5 years’ experience with the latest CAD software modules: design and layout, ideally has experience working with Pro-Engineer, Solidworks & Auto CAD
• In-depth knowledge of process improvement tools, product design techniques, mechanical drawing standards, and GD&T
• Prior experience with metal cutting, forming, welding (manual and robotic), and machining.
• Knowledge of Lean techniques
• Ability to travel if required.

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program
• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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