Engineering Manager – Building Materials

Summit Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-end building materials is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their Calgary team. The role involves overseeing product development, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance to drive innovation and efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, APEGA status, and extensive experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in building materials.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of new products while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain a formal Quality Management System.
• Drive engineering processes to improve production capabilities.

Skills

Product Data Management

Industrial Engineering

Quality Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Innovation Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing)

Engineering status with APEGA

Job description

Engineering Manager – Building Materials

Our client, a leader in high-end building materials, is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their growing team in Calgary. This individual will lead and manage key engineering functions and become a critical driver in advancing innovation, efficiency, and compliance within the industry.

Responsibilities:

Product Development (R&D):

• Lead the research and development of new products, from conceptualization through to production, ensuring that they meet market demands and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee R&D activities to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and milestones, collaborating with Sales and Marketing to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with external design and fabrication vendors to support product development and testing.
• Design efficient plant layouts to ensure Lean Manufacturing workflow, minimize material handling, and enhance productivity (e.g., cellular layouts or hybrid layouts that improve material flow and reduce unnecessary movements).
• Drive the development and implementation of engineering processes that improve production capabilities and reduce waste (using Six Sigma and lean methodologies).
• Implement regular Gemba walks and Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging workers to identify problems and propose solutions.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Lead the Regulatory and Compliance Specialist to ensure the company’s products are compliant with all applicable regulatory standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Ensure audits are conducted regularly and stay current with building code changes.
• Collaborate with the sales team to meet sales objectives in terms of regulations.
• Ensure all thermal and physical testing certifications are achieved.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the organization develops, implements, and maintains a formal Quality Management System to standardize corporate quality processes and practices.
• Work closely with the Quality Lead to ensure all products meet the highest standards of quality and comply with both internal and external quality requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing).
• Engineering status with APEGA.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in building materials is an asset.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and driving innovation.
• Strong understanding of R&D, Product Data Management, Industrial Engineering, and Quality Management.

Remuneration:

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, excellent benefits, RSPs, and significant growth opportunities.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Maier at [e-mail].

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