Production Engineering Lead

ABI Auto-Bake Industries Ltd.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/Wellness spending account

Corporate discount for Goodlife Gym

RSP matching

Team celebrations & recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ABI Auto-Bake Industries Ltd. is seeking a Production Engineering Lead to drive industrial automation projects from concept through delivery.

You will lead a team of engineers and designers, coordinate with manufacturing and project management, and ensure products meet time, scope, and quality commitments. With a focus on continuous improvement and standardization, you will implement RCCM processes, track KPIs, and mentor junior staff to elevate technical capability across the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or diploma in Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience coaching and developing engineers or designers.
• Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma problem-solving methods (preferred).
• Proven experience converting customer requirements into production-ready designs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate engineering resources to deliver projects on time, within scope, and to standard.
• Drive on-time delivery improvements and minimize lateness.
• Lead RCCM reviews for OTD with escalation playbook.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings, calculations, and deliverables.

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Production Engineering Lead

Company: ABI Auto-Bake Industries Ltd.

Type: Full-time

Description

Why join the ABI team?

Since 1989, ABI has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way bakeries produce high-quality food efficiently. As a global integrator of automated bakery equipment, we have garnered a reputation for excellence, servicing some of the largest bakeries worldwide.

Our extensive product range spans every stage of the baking process, from ingredients handling to the packaging of finished goods. Whether it's providing standalone equipment for small and medium-sized wholesale bakeries or designing and integrating full end-to-end lines for industrial baking centers, ABI is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

We take pride in our work and the satisfaction of our global clientele.

Looking ahead, we recognize the transformative impact of robotics on industries worldwide. As a Preferred Partner and integrator for ABB, the world's leading robotics manufacturer, ABI is at the forefront of this technological revolution. This expertise enables us to offer our customers unparalleled precision and efficiency in their bakeries.

At ABI, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that we not only meet our commitments but also provide our employees with the tools and resources to thrive.

Position Summary

The Production Engineering Team Leader ensures the production engineering function delivers industrial automation and equipment solutions on time, within scope, and to standard. Through resource planning, technical oversight, and hands-on leadership and mentoring of engineers and designers — in close partnership with manufacturing, project management, and standards engineering — this role supports the business in achieving its growth, quality, and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery & Performance

• Plan and allocate engineering resources so that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to standard.
• Drive improvement in engineering on-time delivery (OTD) and keep lateness to a minimum.
• Lead a monthly root cause / countermeasure (RCCM) process for OTD, including leading measures and a pre-defined escalation playbook.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings, calculations, and deliverables to catch errors before they become costly downstream issues.

People Leadership & Talent

• Define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations (outcomes and behaviours) for the team.
• Conduct quarterly talent review sessions on schedule and follow through on resulting actions.
• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate engineers and designers, building technical capability across the team.

Standards Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Support the transition to the Standards Engineering Operating Model and ensure team compliance with defined standards engineering tools and processes.
• Apply formal RCCM when non-compliance is observed.
• Define and implement key processes and tools that support the new operating model.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, reduce waste, and improve team efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaboration & Customer Focus

• Partner closely with manufacturing, project management, standards engineering, and sales to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Keep stakeholders informed of technical designs, project status, and risks.
• Support customers through meetings, site visits, and support calls as required.

Core Competencies

Communication:

Communicates clearly and concisely in person, by phone, and in writing; explains technical designs, project status, and issues clearly; keeps stakeholders informed.

Organization & Prioritization:

Manages time and priorities well, keeps work organized, builds a plan and executes.

Problem Solving & Technical Judgment:

Diagnoses issues quickly, chooses practical fixes, makes sound calls under pressure, and escalates appropriately.

Attention to Detail & Quality:

Reviews deliverables carefully and catches errors early, while balancing time appropriately.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

Works well across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and customers; builds trust.

Continuous Improvement:

Looks for ways to standardize, cut waste, and work more effectively.

Customer Focus:

Puts the customer’s outcome first; comes prepared and maintains a professional, customer-focused attitude.

Accountability & Initiative:

Owns the outcome, not just the task; acts without needing to be told twice.

Drive for Results & Adaptability:

Focuses on the “critical few” while managing day-to-day work; self-starter who seeks out answers with humility.

Leadership Competencies

Leadership & Mentoring:

Sets the technical bar and helps others reach it; coaches through problems rather than handing out answers; makes time for mentorship.

Strategic Alignment:

Connects day-to-day engineering work to business goals, customer commitments, and cost/quality trade-offs; helps the team understand the “why.”

Influence:

Gains buy-in across departments without formal authority; builds credibility and consensus across competing priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or diploma in Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in production engineering within a machine building or automation environment
• Proven experience converting customer requirements into production-ready designs
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing engineers, technologists, and/or designers
• Ability to track and present team KPIs, identify root causes and drive corrective actions
• Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma problem-solving methods (preferred)

Like you’re hearing so far, but still wondering if ABI LTD is right foryou?

Weoffer:

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Healthcare/Wellness spending account
• Corporate discount for Goodlife Gym membership
• RSP matching
• Monthly birthday celebrations and employee recognition
• Company sponsored events (CN Tower Climb etc . ) and team building
• Tuition reimbursement
• Working in a multi-cultural and global organization that cares about your contributions and ideas
• Ongoing on-the-job learning and development, career advancement opportunities
• Working with innovative technology and with an industry leader

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