Engineering Supervisor

BITS Recruiting; Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Recruiting seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead a manufacturing engineering team. You will supervise Technicians, manage documentation and tooling programs, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You bring 5–7 years CAD-based mechanical design experience, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, and proven leadership. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in mechanical/tech field required (2-year).
• CAD-based mechanical design experience 5–7 years.
• Knowledge of ISO processes and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering Technicians, assign tasks, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure engineering activities follow ISO procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in APQP meetings and design reviews.
• Develop and maintain a CAD-based tooling library and fixture records.
• Collaborate with CNC/setup teams and coordinate supplier communications.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical college in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead and coordinate engineering activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will oversee Engineering Technicians, manage engineering documentation and tooling programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

This role requires a strong background in mechanical design, CAD-based engineering, manufacturing processes, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be organized, technically knowledgeable, and comfortable working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Engineering Technicians, assign tasks, and conduct annual performance and KPI reviews.
• Ensure engineering activities follow established ISO procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings and engineering design reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and control a CAD-based tooling library.
• Create and maintain fixture asset logs and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with CNC setup teams to organize and maintain the tool crib.
• Develop and implement tooling recovery, reconditioning, and replacement programs.
• Identify opportunities for research and development, including improving existing manufacturing fixtures through pneumatic and hydraulic solutions.
• Stay current with the latest manufacturing technologies, engineering methods, and industry practices.
• Develop tool replacement programs for high-volume and long-running production jobs.
• Maintain controlled drawings, engineering prints, CFS documentation, and electronic databases.
• Source and purchase new and replacement machining tools for existing and upcoming projects.
• Work closely with customer and supplier engineering departments to coordinate technical requirements and project activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, tooling performance, and production processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2-year post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in CAD-based mechanical component design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of general manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Experience working with tooling, fixtures, CNC operations, or machining equipment.
• General computer proficiency and experience maintaining engineering documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience leading or supervising technical personnel is preferred.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus eligibility after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.
• Company-paid medical and dental benefits after six months of continuous employment.
• Vision care, paramedical services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group RRSP program with employee contributions available through payroll deductions.
• Vacation entitlement based on years of service:
• Two weeks after one year of employment.
• Three weeks after five years of employment.
• Four weeks after fifteen years of employment.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for eligible hours worked over 40 hours per week.

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