Corporate Joining Manager

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world‑class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high‑quality products.

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long‑term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people
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We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

The New Manager - Joining Engineering reports to the Technical Director and manages a team of Corporate Joining Engineers. This team is responsible to support the development, design, build and implementation of all joining processes required for assembly systems within the Metallics Business Unit.

• Post‑Secondary Education (Community College or Undergraduate Degree) in one of the following with emphasis on joining technologies:
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing (Automation and Tooling)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in joining/manufacturing/automation and tooling and program management experience
• Extensive experience in RSW, GMAW, RPW, DAW, LBW, HLAW, FDS, SPR, FSW, Adhesive and Clinch joining technologies on Aluminum, Steel, Galvanized Coated Steel, HSLA, Boron, Hot Stamp and GEN III materials.
• Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Extensive knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, UG)

• Lead Corporate Joining Engineering group and provide technical oversight for all engineering work
• Ensure assembly engineering discipline follows corporate level and customer joining engineering standards
• Review project specifications for welding process, base metals, filler metals, heat treatment, and evaluation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop welding solutions.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and performance management for Joining Engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster growth and development.
• Create and maintain yearly Work Plans for Joining Engineers.
• Schedule and oversee the timely completion of engineering projects.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and advancements in welding/joining technology to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Lead, support, develop budgets and assign tasks for R&D initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate with other functional managers.
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

• 50% Office environment, 50% Vendor Plant floor (PPE required)

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. The Company may exercise its employment at will right at any time.

• Working in a great team environment.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Short term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new skills sets, and knowledge will allow potential applicants to become great assets to the company. We look forward to hearing from applicants and giving them the opportunity to become a part of our team!