Job Summary: Provide technical and administrative leadership for a small team of Engineering personnel

Required Education and Experience:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Excellent computer proficiency.
• May be required to work with multi-cultural technical team proficiency in any other language other than English, considered an asset (Portuguese/Hindi/French).
• BASc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in product and process development and experience in launching new process and products, program management and in delivery of engineering projects.
• Experience in Process and/or Controls Engineering is an Asset (Cross-functional engineering experience is an Asset).
• Experience in Software Development and Software Program Management considered an Asset.
• Ignition SCADA software programming, SQL database programming, AB / Seimens PLC programming, and Fanuc robot controls functional knowledge are considered an asset
• A love for technology, and an insatiable curiosity for new tools to tackle real problems.

Essential Functions:

• Typically manages and leads 3 to 7 employees.
• Lead planning and tracking of engineering activities including risk assessment, budgetary performance, and program timing.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in engineering practices to obtain increased operational efficiencies.
• Analyze business operations and business systems and determine which Software applications could improve efficiency.
• Lead a foundational, multi-discipline team of engineers working on complex projects.
• Review and approve engineering records.
• Develop detail plans for new engineering product and product changes.
• Making determination for new equipment, engineering staffing and training needs.
• Leading research and development projects for new designs, products, and processes (e.g. Resistance Welding, Complex Vision Systems for material handling, Riveting application, and industry 4.0 Data Collection systems).
• Audit Engineering teams work for technical Accuracy.
• Interview and select new personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews including individual employee development goals and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in development and ensures adherence to QMS Policy.
• Provide technical and administrative coaching and mentoring for engineering personnel.
• Required to work extra hours and travel to meet Customer needs.
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

Work Environment:

• 70% office,30% plant floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Disclaimer:

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. The Company may exercise its employment at will right at any time