Engineering Supervisor (testing, manufacturing)

Insight Global; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Test Engineering Supervisor in Montreal to lead engineering and production test teams, ensuring testing aligns with quality standards and program requirements. You will oversee resource planning, drive process improvements, and support employee development in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering background, proven leadership, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, production, and leadership teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary engineering and test teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of testing activities.

Skills

People leadership

Resource planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional collab

ERP systems

Production planning

Advanced Excel

Security clearance

Aerospace/Defense

Electronic systems

Testing/Qualification

Unionized experience

Manufacturing processes

Workforce planning

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Backup supervisor

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MES / manufacturing tools

Job description

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another related technical discipline.

5+ years of people leadership experience within an engineering, manufacturing, production, or technical environment.

Experience working in engineering, manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.

Strong understanding of resource planning, scheduling, and production operations.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, program management, and leadership teams.

Knowledge of ERP systems and production planning methodologies.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Secret Security Clearance (10 yrs in canada)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience within aerospace, defense, space, or high-tech manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems or technologies.
• Experience supporting testing, verification, or qualification activities.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Experience with workforce planning, risk management, negotiations, and operational reporting.
• Experience leading business process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to health and safety compliance programs within manufacturing environments.
• Experience serving as a backup supervisor or manager for production operations.
• Strong sense of humor with a collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Test Engineering Supervisor to join a leading aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization in Montreal. This individual will be responsible for leading engineering and production test teams, ensuring products are tested in accordance with quality standards, technical specifications, and program requirements.

The Test Engineering Supervisor will play a critical leadership role across production operations, resource planning, process improvement, and employee development. This person will serve as the primary point of contact between engineering, production, program management, and leadership teams while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background, proven people leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands‑on leader who is comfortable managing priorities, resolving operational conflicts, coaching team members, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary engineering and test teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of testing activities.
• Allocate personnel and resources based on production schedules, program priorities, and operational requirements.
• Act as the primary escalation point for production employees and provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Support employee development through training, performance evaluations, career planning, and skills development initiatives.
• Partner with program managers, production leaders, and engineering teams to resolve resource conflicts and operational issues.
• Monitor resource availability, materials, and production readiness to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Communicate critical production status updates, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support hiring activities, including interviewing and evaluating prospective team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, collective agreements, health and safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental processes, work instructions, and operational standards.
• Participate in strategic resource planning and workforce management initiatives.
• Support business process improvement efforts that enhance productivity, service quality, and overall operational performance.