Assistant Engineering Manager Jobs in Barrie, ON

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• Lead manufacturing engineering activities across SMT, ICT, conformal coating, routing, selective solder, and functional test (FFT) lines to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance first-time-through (FTT), reduce scrap, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, PFMEA, 8D).
• Oversee test engineering strategy, ensuring robust ICT and functional test coverage, minimizing false failures, and improving fault detection and diagnostics.
• Manage SMT programming and process control, including placement optimization, solder paste inspection (SPI), and reflow profiling, to ensure high-quality and repeatable outputs.
• Ensure reliability and uptime of manufacturing and test equipment, coordinating maintenance, troubleshooting, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Promote the continuous improvement of the department and keep current with new products, processes, materials and equipment technologies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process flows, line layouts, work instructions to ensure successful launches.
• Conduct planned workplace inspections, as scheduled by Environmental, Health and Safety
• Active participant in the accident / incident investigation process to assist in determining root causes, corrective actions and follow-ups to ensure resolution.
• Co-ordinate new business quotes for manufacturing assembly process and direct labour costs.
• Prepare, review and perform performance appraisals for reports while maintaining confidentiality of all personnel data.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety policies are followed using the Zero Harm Program.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by all members within the department.
• Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concerns for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Assists in execution of Dortec's overall strategic objectives.
• Meet all department objectives as set out by Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of relevant post-secondary education (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering etc) or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years' experience leading a small or large team of engineers
• 3-5 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering role
• Industry 4.0 knowledge an asset
• Strong ability to understand data and complete data analysis
• Project management experience

Salary Range: Starting at $85,000+

Vacancy Status: Immediate, open position

Site Benefits:

• Conveniently close to Highway 404
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.

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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.