Director of Engineering

Overview

Lead manufacturing engineering, NPI, process improvement, and team for aerospace assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• manufacturing integration
• standards definition
• tech evaluation
• production support
• process benchmarking
• documentation release

Tasks

The Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing engineering, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and quality. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership position that will influence both day-to-day production and long-term manufacturing strategy. -Develop KPIs and governance frameworks to measure success. -Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs). -Lead a talented team in a highly technical, regulated environment. -Integrate manufacturing requirements into new aircraft build processes. -Define manufacturing standards, processes, and procedures. -Oversee departmental budgets and financial performance. -Drive effective change management to minimize disruption. -Lead, mentor, and grow the Manufacturing Engineering & Industrialization team. -Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and quality. -Provide solutions for production issues and line support. -Benchmark processes against industry best practices. -Ensure timely release of production documentation and first article delivery.

Requirements

• lean sixsigma
• engineering degree
• 10+ years
• leadership
• aerospace
• budget management

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and strengthen the Manufacturing Engineering function within a large-scale aerospace assembly operation in Calgary. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving new program introduction, optimizing production processes, and ensuring world-class manufacturing standards. -Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. -10+ years of progressive experience in complex assembly/manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred). -A collaborative leader who can align engineering, operations, and quality toward common objectives. -Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. -Proven track record in new program introduction and manufacturing integration. -A strategic, results-driven leader with a background in aerospace or other highly regulated industries (automotive, defense, rail, advanced manufacturing). -Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can balance hands-on production support with long-term strategy building. -Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control. -Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and advancement. -Opportunity to shape and build the Manufacturing Engineering function in a major aerospace program.

About Morson Talent (Canada & Usa)

-Offers recruitment, engineering, consultancy, training, and screening services. -Specializes in sectors like aerospace, marine, nuclear, power, rail, and advanced manufacturing. -Founded in 1969, expanded into Canada and the USA by acquiring CTSNA in 2018. -Revenue exceeds $1.3 billion annually with a global presence in over 40 offices. -Ranked as the third-largest engineering staffing firm globally. -Provides tailored talent solutions with emphasis on power generation, transmission, and defense sectors. -Partners with renowned organizations to provide sustainable and innovative workforce solutions.

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