Process Manager

Umbilical Advanced; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Monday to Friday schedule

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Umbilical LLC in the Greater Montreal area seeks a Senior Process Manager to lead manufacturing process engineering and continuous improvement at a high‑tech production site. You will shape the process engineering roadmap and partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and R&D to drive performance.

The role offers senior leadership exposure and opportunities to implement Lean manufacturing across fabrication, assembly and test, shaping an engineering organisation within a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
• English and French language required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of engineers, technicians and team leaders.
• Create and execute a process engineering roadmap aligned with objectives.
• Own manufacturing process performance across fabrication, assembly and test operations.
• Drive improvements in yield, quality, throughput and productivity.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process robustness.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and product transfers into production.
• Analyze manufacturing data and trends to drive data-based decisions.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and R&D to achieve objectives.
• Oversee SPC activities ensuring process stability and compliance.
• Lead capacity planning and capability improvement for future growth.
• Foster Lean culture and operational excellence in engineering.
• Manage capital investment projects and manufacturing improvements.
• Coach and develop engineering talent and lead organisational change.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team Development

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferable

Tools

SPC

DoE

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

• Comprehensive Benefits Package + Medical + Health + Pension


• Relocation Assistance Available


• Full-Time | Factory-Based | Monday to Friday


• Leadership Opportunity & Long-Term Growth Potential

Umbilical Search is proud to be partnering with an industry-leading manufacturing company. The business operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Greater Montreal area of Canada, producing advanced technical products for diverse industrial, engineering, and technology markets.

Following significant investment, continued growth and an ambitious transformation programme, the business is seeking an experienced Process Manager to lead manufacturing process engineering activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a critical production site.

This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to influence culture, improve manufacturing performance and build a world-class engineering organisation within a complex, technology-driven environment.

Reporting directly to site leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future manufacturing capability while driving operational excellence across the facility.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead, develop and mentor a team of engineers, technicians and team leaders, driving accountability, engagement and performance


• Create and execute a clear process engineering roadmap aligned with operational and business objectives.


• Own manufacturing process performance across fabrication, assembly and test operations


• Drive improvements in yield, quality, throughput, productivity and overall manufacturing efficiency


• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.


• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination and process robustness


• Support the introduction of new technologies, manufacturing processes and product transfers into production


• Analyse manufacturing data, process metrics and performance trends to drive data-based decision making


• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and R&D teams to achieve business objectives


• Oversee Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, ensuring process stability, capability and compliance with operational standards


• Lead capacity planning, resource planning and capability improvement activities to support future growth


• Drive a culture of proactive problem solving, Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence throughout the engineering organisation


• Manage capital investment projects, including business case development, equipment upgrades and manufacturing improvement initiatives


• Build a high-performance culture through coaching, succession planning, talent development and organisational change leadership

Requirements:

• Role: Process Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Yield Manager, Integration Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or similar


• Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline


• Industry Background: Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Medical Device, Automotive, RF Electronics or other advanced manufacturing environments


• Experience: Process engineering, manufacturing operations, yield improvement and continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment


• Technical Knowledge: SPC, DoE, yield analysis, root cause analysis and data-driven problem solving


• Continuous Improvement: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and project management experience preferred
  
• Leadership: Proven experience leading and developing engineering or technical teams


• Languages: English required and French


• Location: Based in Canada or willing to relocate with support provided

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing advanced manufacturing organisation


• Significant investment and transformation programme underway


• High visibility role with direct influence on business performance


• Opportunity to shape culture and engineering strategy


• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making


• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international business

Umbilical LLC is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience.

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.