Facilities and Maintenance

Dewengineering; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DEW Engineering and Development is seeking a Manager of Facilities & Maintenance to oversee maintenance across Ontario and New Brunswick, driving TPM programs and reliability initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Plant Manager and manages direct reports, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS and IT to improve reliability and risk controls. Strong leadership and experience in TPM/RCM are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma.
• 8+ years in manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience with CNC machines, laser cutting, welding, industrial paint equipment, forklifts/lifts, HVAC and building repairs.
• Eligible to obtain Secret clearance.
• Proven RCM, TPM and Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with Composites processing, ballistic testing equipment or armored vehicle production experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities across DEW facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick.
• Develop and sustain TPM programs for facilities and critical equipment.
• Lead a 3–5 year reliability roadmap implementing preventive, predictive and prescriptive maintenance.
• Track and report Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), MTBF, MTTR and preventative maintenance compliance.
• Lead RCA, FMEA and RCM reliability programs.
• Plan labour, shift coverage, subcontracting and critical spare-parts strategy.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS and IT to improve reliability, schedule adherence and risk controls.
• Supervise construction, expansion and office reconfiguration work, and ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

TPM implementation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

CNC machines

HVAC systems

Laser cutting equipment

Job description

DEW Engineering and Development designs, tests, prototypes and manufactures innovative products for global military and commercial clients. We offer growth opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment. We currently have an opening for:

Manager, Facilities & Maintenance

The Manager, Facilities and Maintenance reports to the Senior Plant Manager and supervises direct reports.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Maintenance Management:

• Oversee maintenance activities across DEW facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick.

Develop and sustain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs for facilities and critical equipment.

Lead a 3–5 year reliability roadmap implementing preventive, predictive and prescriptive maintenance for all company assets.

Track/Report/Optimize:

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) on equipment

Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) on equipment

Preventative Maintenance compliance to drive continuous improvement.

Lead RCA, FMEA and RCM reliability programs.

Plan labour, shift coverage, subcontracting and critical spare-parts strategy.

Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS and IT to improve reliability, schedule adherence and risk controls.

Facilities Planning and Expansion:

• Assess space utilization and recommend improvements.

Coordinate building plans, drawings, schedules, budgets and permits.

Manage subcontractors and supervise construction, expansion and office reconfiguration work.

Ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.

Leadership Attributes

• Systems thinker with a data-driven, security-minded approach to reliability.

Mission-driven leader who stays calm under pressure and executes in no-fail environments.

• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor costs and manage maintenance budgets, expenditures and purchase requests.

Create bills of materials and coordinate purchasing follow-up as required.

Supervision:

• Train and guide permanent, contract and subcontractor staff.

Ensure staff follows company policies, safety requirements.

Other:

• Work collaboratively, communicate openly, follow company policies and safety regulations, and travel as required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma

8+ years in manufacturing or related industries

Experience with CNC machines, laser cutting, welding, industrial paint equipment, forklifts/lifts, HVAC and building repairs.

Eligible to obtain Secret clearance.

Proven RCM, TPM and Lean Six Sigma experience

Experience with Composites processing, ballistic testing equipment or armored vehicle production experience is an asset.

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