Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design)

Concord, ON
$130,000-160,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

4 hours ago

DescriptionGreat new opportunity with a global leader in the high-speed automation solutions for the packaging industry. Located in Concord Ontario, our client is searching for an experienced Engineering Manager with a Mechanical Design Engineering background. Full time, permanent and In Office. Salary: 120K - 160K and full benefits, RRSP’s and other perks.ResponsibilitiesWe’re looking for an Engineering Manager who is ready to step out of day-to-day design work and into a full leadership role within the organization’s mechanical engineering department. This position is ideal for a senior mechanical designer with extensive automation experience who now wants to lead people, guide technical direction, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization.In this role, you will oversee the full mechanical design function from technical planning and resource management to coaching designers, improving processes, and ensuring that our equipment meets the organization’s standards of innovation, speed, and precision. You will partner with cross-functional teams, remove roadblocks, and create an environment where engineers can perform at their highest level.Team Leadership & People Development

Lead, mentor, and coach a team of mechanical design engineers (junior, intermediate, senior, etc).
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide career development guidance.
Build a high-performance team culture centered on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
Support hiring, onboarding, and talent development for the mechanical engineering department.

Technical Direction & Design Excellence

Provide strategic technical oversight without doing the design work.
Ensure all designs meet organization’s standards for quality, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
Lead and facilitate design reviews, offering guidance grounded in strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
Set and maintain best practices for CAD modeling, GD&T, documentation, and engineering calculations.

Project & Resource Management

Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple automation projects.
Set priorities, manage time lines, and ensure engineering deliverables are executed effectively.
Oversee engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and ensure smooth documentation flow.
Collaborate with electrical engineering, controls, manufacturing, and procurement to align project milestones.

Process Improvement & Operational Leadership

Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, design processes, and documentation standards.
Implement systems that increase team productivity, reduce rework, and streamline communication.
Support company-wide initiatives such as standardization, modular design, and design-for-manufacturing.
You will manage a team of up to 10 individuals.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as a mechanical designer in automation, robotics, packaging machinery, or custom machine building
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
Deep understanding of CAD (Solidworks preferred), GD&T, pneumatics, servo systems, and mechanical fundamentals
Proven ability to manage time lines, coordinate teams, and solve cross-functional challenges
Excellent communication, mentorship, and decision-making skills
Nice to have: experience overseeing engineering processes or project coordination
Nice to have: familiarity with PDM systems and structured document control
Nice to have : exposure to Lean Manufacturing or process improvement methodologies

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