Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Actalent; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing engineering team in Burnaby, BC. You will oversee engineering resources, support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, and drive process improvements with customers and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will balance people leadership, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor, collaborating with production,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing environment, preferably with complex products.
• Minimum 2 years formal people leadership of engineers/technicians.
• Experience with NPI and transferring products to production.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and certifications.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into manufacturing processes and cost-saving solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Manufacturing Engineering team of engineers and technicians.
• Provide hands-on leadership on the production floor to resolve issues.
• Support NPI programs from design to production transfer.
• Convert customer drawings and requirements into practical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process improvements, tooling, automation, and cost-reduction plans.
• Advise customers and stakeholders on manufacturability and efficiency.
• Collaborate across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and develop succession plans.
• Lead Lean and CI initiatives to improve quality and productivity.
• Engage in customer meetings and technical discussions throughout lifecycle.

Skills

People leadership

Lean Manufacturing

NPI experience

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Automation tooling

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team within a high-volume, technology-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering resources, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, driving process improvements, and partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to develop effective manufacturing solutions. The successful candidate will balance people leadership, technical problem solving, customer engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team within a high-volume, technology-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering resources, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, driving process improvements, and partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to develop effective manufacturing solutions. The successful candidate will balance people leadership, technical problem solving, customer engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Manufacturing Engineering team consisting of engineers, technicians, and early-career team members.
• Provide hands-on leadership and regularly engage with production personnel to resolve manufacturing and process challenges.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring products are effectively transitioned from design into production.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, certifications, and technical requirements, converting them into practical manufacturing processes and solutions.
• Develop and implement process improvements, tooling enhancements, automation initiatives, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Act as a technical consultant to customers and internal stakeholders regarding manufacturability, production processes, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations and leverage this knowledge to improve quality, throughput, and productivity.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Identify capability gaps and establish development plans to strengthen team performance and succession planning.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, supply chain, operations, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions, representing Manufacturing Engineering throughout project and product lifecycles.
• Utilize data, metrics, and performance indicators to assess manufacturing effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.Support strategic initiatives that contribute to operational excellence, business growth, and long-term manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting complex technical or electronic products.
• At least 2 years of formal people leadership experience managing engineers, technicians, or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, production processes, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transferring products into production environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, certifications, and technical requirements.
• Experience translating customer and product requirements into manufacturing processes, tooling solutions, automation strategies, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams while fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with experience resolving factory-level manufacturing challenges.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with both internal teams and external customers.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to spend significant time supporting production operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent platforms.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.
• Experience implementing automation, tooling, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Proven record of improving productivity, throughput, equipment utilization, quality, and manufacturing costs.
• Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations with demanding production schedules and customer requirements.
• Strong customer-facing experience supporting manufacturing strategy, product launches, and operational improvements.
• Background in electronics manufacturing, precision manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or other complex production environments is considered a strong asset.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires regular engagement on the production floor, working closely with engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and production teams. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will interact frequently with customers, support new product introduction programs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that impact business performance. The environment is collaborative, technically challenging, and focused on innovation, operational excellence, employee development, and long-term growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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