About Us
Hamilton Kent is a leading innovator in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics, committed to optimizing efficiencies, driving cost savings, and fostering high-performance teams. With operations spanning two manufacturing sites and three distribution centers across Canada and the USA, we're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to help us shape the future.
Your Role
The Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in optimizing our manufacturing processes across both facilities in Toronto, ON and Winchester, TN. This position involves developing a deep understanding of our production methods, machinery, tooling, and materials. The Engineering Manager will lead initiatives for process improvement, material science, research \& development, tool design, and maintenance, ensuring we deliver high-quality products efficiently
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Expertise: Develop and maintain expertise in all manufacturing processes and the associated equipment and tooling used in rubber gasket production.
- Process Optimization: Analyse and optimize manufacturing processes, production flow, and end-to-end material handling to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Tool Design \& Maintenance: Oversee tool design and maintenance, ensuring that all tooling meets production requirements and is maintained in optimal condition.
- Material Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of the materials used in our manufacturing processes and lead R\&D initiatives in collaboration with the Product Innovation team.
- Plant Turnaround: Play a key role in the plant turnaround in Toronto, redesigning fundamental processes, implementing knowledge management, and reporting systems.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team that includes a Process Specialist and Tooling Developer, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely and manage relationships with other departments to ensure alignment on engineering initiatives and product development.
Requirements
Education \& Certificates
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Professional Engineer Certification is beneficial but not mandatory
Technical Skill \& Knowledge:
- 5 to 7 Years of Experience in Engineering Management, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
- Expertise in use of mechanical design software such as CAD or Solidworks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing a team.
Hamilton Kent is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR@hamiltonkent.com
