Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Regina, Canada - Brandt

    Brandt
    Brandt background
    Full time
    Description

    Engineering & Design

    Regina, SK
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    • Full-Time/Regular

    This position is responsible for leading the activities of a central manufacturing engineering team that is focused on corporate projects with the goal of advancing manufacturing operations giving Brandt a clear competitive advantage and which consistently delivers high quality, timely products at the lowest possible cost.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the objectives and workload of the team members in your group.
  • Collaborate with your team, other leads and managers to execute on projects.
  • Support Brandt's formal quality and safety programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Research, identify and propose strategic opportunities to advance manufacturing operations.
  • Design, develop, document, implement and maintain project plans with the aim of advancing Brandt manufacturing initiatives.
  • Assist in development of manufacturing facility proposals with consideration for all aspects of the product line requirements and operational goals.
  • Participate in prototype and new product launches to assist operations in initial setup and ramp up activities.
  • Work with Operations and manufacturing teams to implement major new process and capital changes.
  • Practice and promote lean principles in your team with the focus on cost reduction, increased quality, shortened timelines and increased throughput.
  • Create a positive environment for direct reports as well as all Brandt employees where people want to perform to their highest potential.
  • Oversee the recruitment, training and retention plan for your team members.
  • Work with design engineering platforms on Design for Manufacturing initiatives to identify product changes that reduce cost.
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    Required Skills

  • Minimum 5 years working in fabrication operations.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Balance a broad range of strategic and operational tasks.
  • Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills.
  • High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
  • Lean manufacturing training and experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing practices and industrial equipment.
  • Understanding of workflow and theory of constraints.
  • An engineering degree or mechanical technologist diploma is required.
  • Intermittent travel required to support corporate projects.