Parts Manager

Parts Manager

Location:

Peterborough, ON

The Parts Manager is required to lead and be accountable for the execution of build‑to‑print manufacturing projects for the Parts program at Fuel Handling and Engineered Services. This role is involved in long‑term planning, and contributes to the overall business strategy.

• Functional leadership of a multidiscipline team that is accountable to deliver a diverse array of previously designed, custom manufactured components to support customer maintenance needs. This position will also be responsible for implementing process simplification and streamlined practices from the industry. This position requires frequent interaction with customers as well as internal operational groups as a highly strategic part of an integrated approach:
  • Provide strategic leadership for multidiscipline team in the execution of T Part projects
  • Achieving and maintaining effective project planning, reporting management, milestone completion on‑time/on‑budget, meeting metrics, and achieving results through influencing, actions and setting of expectations.
  • Building and maintaining customer relationships through regular meetings with key customer senior staff. Resolving customer conflicts when necessary. Leading the negotiation of new customer contracts.
  • Leading continual change efforts to achieve cost reduction and process simplification and foster a positive, productive work environment based on teamwork and employee engagement.
  • Establishing departmental plans and goals including success criteria, risks, activities, deliverables, resource requirements and budget.
  • Holding communication meetings with staff to relay goals, objectives, expectations and other general information impacting the function.
  • Recruiting and developing staff, including retention and training for the department.
  • Understanding and ensuring staff compliance with applicable external codes, regulations and guidelines as well as internal standards set by BWXT. Coaching and mentoring staff to achieve best in class results.
  • Prepare and approve estimates and customer proposals for large manufacturing projects in accordance with business Delegation of Authority (DOA) structure. Review and approve customer PO's in accordance with DOA.
  • Interface with supply chain and associated vendors as required in regards to technical challenges and associated performance variances.
  • Develop pricing strategies in conjunction with commercial operations for strategic manufacturing bids.
  • Conduct facility tours for key suppliers and customers.
  • Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements.
  • Communicate with Design, Quality, Production, and Project Management on technical state of each assigned program on a periodic basis.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, or equivalent work‑related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership position.
• Knowledge or experience with metrology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T), blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated ability in project planning/execution, including development of processes/procedures and process improvements.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of common non‑destructive examination (NDE) techniques.
• Experience working with ASME Code rules for identification and traceability of materials, manufacturing processes, testing, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing of instrumentation and control equipment, PLC systems, cable assemblies, panels, industrial automation. Familiar with wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, instrument calibration.
• Technical writing experience including procedures, customer proposals, technical reports.
• Experience in cost‑estimating multi‑disciplined equipment and facility projects.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) project scheduling software.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company‑matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP).
• Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available.
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