Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About Us:

Sinclair Technologies, a division of Norsat International Inc, is a leading designer and manufacturer of antenna and RF signal conditioning products, systems, and coverage solutions. Sinclair products are used extensively in public safety and private industry communication networks, such as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and military), transportation, natural resources, and utilities. We have over 70 years of industry-leading expertise in all aspects of antenna and RF signal conditioning design and manufacturing. With a strong focus on R&D, we continue to expand our product offerings and offer industry-leading technical solutions.

We have an innovative and outstanding team of industry professionals who drive our ongoing success at Sinclair. We strive to offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment that helps our employees expand their careers and reach their highest potential.

www.sinctech.com/pages/about-us

Summary:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Aurora, ON

What You'll Do:

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead the team and work closely with other departments ensuring that they cohesively work together and launch new products, executing productivity projects with the desired costs, quality, and efficiency. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities, which include but not be limited to:

• Be responsible for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating the development and execution of manufacturing engineering strategic objectives. Develop and ensure annual budget management to achieve annual operating plan commitments including head count, plant manufacturing system development plan, productivity improvement.
• Lead the transition of new products from development into pilot run and mass production. Supervise process integration in NPI project launches and sustaining existing products, ensure seamless development and maintenance of core documentation (Costing, MFG-BOM, Work Instructions, Test Instructions, Cycle Time) and utilizing Process Failure modes and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA) methodologies.
• Recommend product changes/improvements to Design/Product Engineers based upon PFMEA's and manufacturability, determine effectivity of changes and assure compliance to such. Observe/monitor new technologies, competitors, industry trends and report to management.
• Assures that all quality requirements, engineering testing requirements & standards are included in all work and/or working instructions, testing procedures and other documentation. Suggesting improvements in product design to simplify manufacturing.
• Participate in early new product development activities as Operations Management Representative; ensure Design for Manufacturability and cost effective.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production to investigate root cause and come up with correction, corrective actions, and preventive actions. Implement processes to drive site performance in safety, quality, and productivity to best in class driving out the "Cost of Poor Quality" continuously.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring junior team members & develop cross-functional project leadership talent. Assure team members are appropriately cross trained to mitigate single point failures from a resource perspective. Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational performance. Utilizes the results of performance evaluation, observations, and feedback to identify improvement efforts, and assures timely development and improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Solution, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and suppliers to drive cost reduction during product life cycle.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines including resource and equipment needs, budgets, outside contractors, etc. Proactively document, track, and communicate project status including problem areas. Ensure work is completed in the required time frame and within budgetary requirements.
• Support necessary personnel for internal, customer and third-party quality system audits.
• Support customer quotation and technical inquiry.
• Occasionally business travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Completion of a Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering experience in a low volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Solid knowledge in hardware/software test or validation methodology and proficient documentation capability, including test report, RCA (Root cause analysis) etc.
• Good experience of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) is an asset.
• Good knowledge of ERP software, BOM structures, routings, Engineering Change process and non-conforming process.
• Project management/coordination experience is an asset.
• Strong computer skills (including AutoCAD/Solid Works - latest version, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Visio).
• Strong detail oriented and result oriented mind-set.
• Clear thinking, strong planning and organizational and interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong multi project management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Innovative problem solver, strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Flexibility (adaptability and ability to make decisions quickly).

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation days.
• Paid sick days.
• 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package.
• RRSP matching.
• Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year job-related professional development fund for designations and accreditations.
• 100% reimbursed job-related training.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Award Program.
• Plenty of on-site parking & a 5-minute walk to GO Train station.
• Office located in a serene location full of greenery in Aurora, ON
• Employee events & initiatives

Applicants must hold either a Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residency, or Work/ Study Permit. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide assistance for work authorization.