Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Cable & Wire Harness Assembly

Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Cable and Wire Harness Assembly

Location:

Dartmouth, NSAn established and rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead its production engineering function and support continued operational growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys building efficient processes, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations while helping prepare the organization for the implementation of a new ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a small but growing Production Engineering team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day engineering activities.

Evaluate new products and designs for manufacturability and develop production strategies for successful implementation.

Estimate manufacturing costs, production timelines, labour requirements, and resource planning for new product introductions.

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and production documentation.

Design and improve production layouts, workstations, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Support new product launches by transitioning designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving throughput, and increasing quality.

Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production teams to improve workflow and material movement.

Serve as a key stakeholder during the organization's upcoming ERP implementation.

Qualifications We're interested in experienced manufacturing engineering professionals who bring:

7+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Previous leadership or supervisory experience leading technical teams.

Strong experience with production line design, workstation layout, process optimization, and manufacturing workflows.

Experience launching new products into production using structured project management principles.

Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience developing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing work instructions.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications The following would be considered strong assets:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience with in aerospace, defence, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or similar industry standards.

Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt).

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).

Experience with ERP implementation or manufacturing systems integration.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys improving manufacturing operations through structured processes and data-driven decision making. You possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, communicate effectively across departments, and have a passion for mentoring others while driving operational excellence.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package ($75,000-$100,000 yearly salary)

RRSP matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

On-site parking

Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing organization

If you're an experienced manufacturing engineering professional looking to lead continuous improvement initiatives while helping shape the future of a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. INT
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