Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Overview  Join to apply for the  Director of Manufacturing Engineering  role at  Longboard Architectural Products .
About Us
At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium extruded aluminum solutions. Our innovative products, including exterior cladding and interior ceiling systems, set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. We take pride in transforming commercial and residential spaces into stunning, sustainable environments.
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The Role  The  Director of Manufacturing Engineering  provides strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions that support our manufacturing operations — including capacity planning, continuous improvement, automation, maintenance, and capital projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role drives innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth while ensuring world-class efficiency, reliability, and safety across operations.
As a transformational leader, the Director inspires and develops a multidisciplinary team, embeds a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures technical excellence throughout the organization. This is a critical role that aligns engineering strategy with business goals and positions Longboard for long-term success.
About You  You are a proven leader with deep expertise in manufacturing engineering and a passion for developing people and systems. With progressive leadership experience, you thrive on managing complex projects, leading cultural change, and driving operational excellence. You bring strong technical knowledge in manufacturing processes, automation, reliability engineering, and capital project management, coupled with the ability to communicate vision, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
P.Eng is not required for this role.
8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, TOC, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Background in aluminum extrusion (preferred), metal fabrication, or related manufacturing.
Experience in automation systems, equipment reliability, mechatronics, and asset optimization.
Familiarity with safety regulations, ISO standards, and quality systems.
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills (PMP preferred).
Servant leadership mindset that prioritizes collaboration and customer value.
What You Will Do   Define and execute the long-term engineering roadmap aligned with company growth and operational goals.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, Product Innovation, and Business Systems (ERP and MES) to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and performance metrics across all manufacturing functions.
Lead capital planning, procurement, and automation initiatives, including major installations and facility expansions.
Mentor and empower managers in Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Technology, ensuring strong talent development.
Champion LEAN and Six Sigma practices to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
Direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
Oversee lifecycle planning for equipment, balancing modernization, automation, and replacement strategies.
Embed safety into all engineered processes, plant layouts, and automation projects, ensuring regulatory compliance (Work Safe BC, ISO, and industry standards).
Manage budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocation while delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
Monitor and report on engineering KPIs, cost efficiency, reliability, and strategic initiatives.
About The Team  Our team at Longboard Architectural Products is vibrant, innovative, and community-driven. Recognized as one of  British Columbia’s Top Employers (2025) ,  Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers (2024) ,  Great Place to Work Certified (2025) , and named…