Mechanical Engineering Manager

Manpower Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager in Toronto, Ontario, to lead the mechanical engineering department. The role requires strong technical leadership, project management skills, and a focus on team collaboration. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing project execution, and ensuring continuous improvement in engineering processes. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within heavy industrial settings.

Benefits

Healthy, competitive salary

10% bonus

Full company-paid benefits package

Vacation time

Opportunity to lead impactful projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a mechanical team of 5-6 designers and techs.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components.
• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, including scope and budget.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Lead. Innovate. Deliver.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering department and drive projects from concept through production. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Healthy, competitive salary
• 10% bonus
• Full company-paid benefits package
• Vacation time
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape engineering strategy

What You’ll Do

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leadership while ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement across the department.

• Lead and manage a mechanical team (5-6) of designers, hydraulics techs, tooling techs
• Oversee the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components and systems
• Provide technical direction across design, testing, prototyping, and validation
• Manage engineering projects end-to-end, including scope, cost, schedule, and risk
• Review prototype testing results and drive performance, reliability, and safety improvements
• Establish training programs, best practices, and process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
• Identify and support new product and project opportunities
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical issues to senior leadership
• Stay current with emerging technologies and implement advancements
• Resolve engineering issues and ensure products meet quality and regulatory requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven success managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects in heavy industrial environments (metal, stamping, metalforming, etc)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and CAD tools
• Excellent project management, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and QA practices

If you’re ready to lead high-performing teams and deliver innovative mechanical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.