Engineering Manager - Die Casting & Start-Up Lead

Kelly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering function from new-product planning through ramp. This hands-on technical leadership role drives process routes, tooling, and fixtures, and partners with production to improve cost, safety, and quality.

Expect startup pressures and travel, including training in China during equipment transfer. On-site leadership with cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Equipment/Maintenance,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or degree in Casting/Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with aluminum/non-ferrous die casting process technology and tooling design; machining experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949; P.Eng. designation an asset.
• Microsoft 365 and engineering/CAD software proficiency.
• English required, Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and determine new-product process routes, equipment selection, and tooling/fixture design concepts to support product development and volume production.
• Provide process engineering support and technical problem-solving for new product launches and running production programs.
• Lead the research and application of new process technologies and build internal technical capability.
• Provide technical support for product quotations and new-process development.
• Lead process improvement and capacity enhancement for volume production, improving plant efficiency, cost, safety, and quality through engineering initiatives.
• Plan and drive improvements to the production process and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership for continuous improvement of process technology across all programs.
• Plan and manage the Manufacturing Engineering department for well-organized, high-performing operations.
• Coordinate engineering with Production, Quality, Equipment/Maintenance, and Purchasing to support plant objectives.
• Approve the release of technical project documentation.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent within the department.
• Apply and enforce IATF 16949 requirements within engineering processes.
• Support the plant's ISO 14001 environmental management system in day-to-day work.
• Resolve die casting, machining, and related technical and quality issues promptly.
• Ensure engineering staff complete WHMIS and OHSA training and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Technical management

Die casting & tooling

Machining processes

IATF 16949

CAD software

Microsoft 365

English + Mandarin

Education

Casting/Foundry or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Kelly in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering function from new-product planning through ramp. This hands-on technical leadership role drives process routes, tooling, and fixtures, and partners with production to improve cost, safety, and quality.

Expect startup pressures and travel, including training in China during equipment transfer. On-site leadership with cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Equipment/Maintenance,