Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design) – Industrial Automation

Position: Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design)
Department: Engineering / Mechanical Design
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Location: Concord, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 CAD (Compensation may be adjusted based on experience and the interview process.)

About the Role

A leading manufacturer of custom industrial automation equipment is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design) to lead its Mechanical Engineering team.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior mechanical design professional who is ready to transition from hands-on design into a strategic leadership role. You'll be responsible for mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, improving design processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative automation solutions.

Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Project Management teams, you'll help shape the technical direction of the organization while building a high-performing engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mechanical Design Engineers ranging from junior to senior levels
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and career development discussions
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement culture
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development initiatives
• Manage and develop a team of up to 10 engineering professionals

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Provide strategic technical direction across the Mechanical Design department
• Ensure engineering designs meet quality, safety, manufacturability, and reliability standards
• Lead engineering design reviews and provide technical guidance and mentorship
• Establish and maintain best practices for:
• CAD modeling
• GD&T
• Engineering calculations
• Documentation standards

Promote engineering innovation and design consistency across projects

Project & Resource Management

• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple custom automation projects
• Prioritize workloads and ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule
• Oversee Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Project teams to achieve project milestones
• Remove roadblocks and support project teams in meeting customer commitments

Process Improvement & Operational Leadership

• Drive continuous improvement of engineering workflows, documentation, and design standards
• Implement systems that improve productivity, reduce rework, and enhance communication
• Support initiatives related to standardization, modular product design, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Champion engineering best practices and operational excellence throughout the department

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design experience within industrial automation, robotics, packaging machinery, or custom machine building
• Demonstrated leadership experience, either formally managing teams or leading engineering projects
• Strong expertise with SolidWorks (or similar CAD software)
• Deep understanding of:
• Mechanical design principles
• GD&T
• Pneumatic systems
• Servo-driven machinery
• Automated equipment design

Proven ability to manage multiple engineering projects, priorities, and technical resources
Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering departments or technical teams
• Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems and document control
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization initiatives
• Background in custom machine design or high-speed automation equipment