Director, Engineering

ProMach

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
Description :Lead with Purpose as Engineering Director at Wexxar Packaging, a ProMach CompanyAt Wexxar Packaging, a proud member of the ProMach family, we don't just build machines—we build the future of packaging innovation.As the Engineering Director, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role overseeing engineering excellence across four dynamic product lines: Electrical, Wexxar, IPAK, and Belcor. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is your opportunity to drive strategy, foster innovation, and lead a high-performing team that’s shaping the future of industrial automation.What You’ll Do:
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement engineering strategies that align with company objectives and fuel long-term growth.
  • Team Development: Provide mentorship and guidance to four engineering managers, creating clarity, alignment, and motivation across product lines.
  • Lean Champion: Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, optimizing processes and reducing waste across all engineering functions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, sales, and service to ensure alignment, communication, and successful project outcomes.
  • Project Oversight: Direct engineering initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
  • Innovation Driver: Identify opportunities to improve designs, reduce costs, and elevate product quality while maintaining safety and compliance.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Track performance and present updates and recommendations to senior leadership, highlighting results and opportunities for improvement.
  • Talent Development: Assess skills, close gaps, and promote a culture of high performance within your teams.
Who We’re Looking For:
  • Experience: 10+ years in progressive engineering roles, with at least 5 years leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related); a Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Leadership: Strong communicator with the ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Lean Expertise: Deep understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Project Management: Skilled in managing complex, multi-product line projects with competing priorities.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of industry regulations, safety standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Organizational Agility: Experience in matrixed or multi-line product organizations is considered an asset.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
  • This position operates in both office and warehouse settings.
  • Requires a balance of sitting and standing for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity needed to operate standard office equipment.
Why Join Us?As part of the ProMach family, you’ll receive more than a paycheck. We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits including extended health and dental, life insurance, and generous paid time off. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where your voice matters and your impact is real.About Wexxar Packaging Inc.:Based in Richmond, BC, Wexxar Packaging Inc. is an industry leader in case erecting, sealing, and tray forming machinery. As part of the ProMach network, we’re committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers across the globe.Join Our Leadership Team:Step into a role where your expertise drives innovation, and your leadership shapes the future. Apply now to be our next Engineering Director at Wexxar Packaging.Salary RangeMin - 140kMid - 160kMax - 180kSkills : Leadership: Required Expert
Communication: Required Expert
Critical Thinking: Required Expert
Teamwork: Required ExpertBehaviors : Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow themMotivation : Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation : Bachelors
BachelorsLicences & certifications Professional Engineer

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