Engineering Manager – Design

American Iron and Steel Institute

. Develop and execute the Engineering & Design Department strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives, growth initiatives, and operational excellence goals .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMilton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$142,500 - CA$159,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, ensuring technical integrity, and driving operational excellence. Proficient in strategic planning, financial management, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

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Leadership In Engineering ManagementStrategic Planning And ExecutionFinancial Performance ManagementTechnical Authority In Mechanical EngineeringChange Management And Conflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Engineering Systems And ProcessesProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingBudgeting And ForecastingPerformance EvaluationTalent DevelopmentQuality Management System ComplianceISO 9001 ComplianceResource UtilizationWorkload Distribution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsApproachabilityCoaching And MentoringCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSolidWorks3D Modelling SoftwareProject Scheduling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of EngineeringProfessional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Engineering And Design Best PracticesOperational ExcellenceClient ConsultationRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Engineering & Design Department strategic roadmap aligned with company objectives, growth initiatives, and operational excellence goals
Manage departmental financial performance, including resource utilization, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability targets
Conduct talent reviews, succession planning, performance evaluations, and development planning
Establish performance expectations, coach employees, and drive accountability
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, psychological safety, engagement, and retention
Serve as the department’s technical authority for complex multidisciplinary mechanical, design, and process engineering matters
Ensure technical integrity, safety, quality, and constructability of engineering deliverables
Consult and negotiate with active clients; explain change proposals and present engineering reports and findings
Attend client and project review meetings
Assign, coordinate, and review departmental work
Oversee document, drawing, and specification reviews
Liaise with engineers, fabricators, contractors, and regulatory bodies
Ensure products are fully and correctly defined and documented
Evaluate vendors
Lead organizational change initiatives and establish engineering and design best practices, processes, systems, and tools
Escalate project-performance risks to the Operations Director
Monitor project schedules and deliverable milestones
Report customer complaints to the Quality Manager and other managers as appropriate
Ensure adherence to the Carmeuse Systems Quality Management System
Enforce company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures
Comply with ISO 9001 requirements and review and update processes annually
Perform additional assigned duties
Lead the Project Engineering and Mechanical Design Teams within Carmeuse Systems
Plan, direct, control, and evaluate project engineering activities
Recruit personnel and oversee staff competence development and maintenance
Report directly to the Director, Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years’ managing people
5–10 years related experience as an Engineer
Experience leading teams of direct reports in a hybrid work environment across multiple locations
Bachelor of Engineering, mechanical preferred
Professional Engineer an asset
Strategic thinking
Strong business acumen, change management, and conflict resolution skills
Analytical, problem-solving, practical approach
High attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
Strong technical understanding of engineering systems and processes
Effective delegation and workload distribution
Professional development and growth of team members
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of CAD, 3D modelling software (SolidWorks), and project/scheduling software
Strong communication skills
Approachable
Additional hours may be required
Travel to the United States is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and a full pension plan
Permanent full-time employment
Hybrid work environment