Engineering Manager, Rail
$110,000–$120,000 year
On-siteBrockville, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead engineering operations across Brockville and Plattsburgh to reduce standard hours by 5% through process optimization, tooling improvements, and waste reduction. Ensure 100% of critical rail-segment processes have current work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans while driving a 10–15% reduction in defects via root cause analysis. Deliver full production readiness for new launches, including operator training and stable ramp-up, and improve equipment reliability through preventive maintenance oversight and spare-part planning. Build a capable engineering team by coaching technical problem-solving and removing barriers to consistent execution. Support long-term strategy for Capex planning, engineering standards, and technology roadmaps to drive cost savings and productivity.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering Leadership Experience – 3+ years leading engineers, engineering technicians, or technical teams in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years driving process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations
- Multi-Site Leadership – Effectively manages priorities and resources across multiple locations
- Process Engineering & Industrialization – Develops, validates, and sustains robust manufacturing processes
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement – Applies Lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Data-Driven Problem Solving – Uses analytics and root cause methods to drive results
- Process Documentation & Standards – Ensures discipline in work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs
- Project & Launch Management – Delivers projects and product launches on time and on budget
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds alignment across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
Desired Qualifications
- Rail & Electromechanical Manufacturing Expertise – 5+ years supporting motor, coil, refurbishment, or similar electromechanical manufacturing processes preferred
- Alternatively, 5+ years' experience in electric motor production
- P.Eng. preferred
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