Job Description

Description :
We are seeking an experienced technical leader to oversee the Teknion Solutions Engineering department. You will provide leadership within the Solutions Operations team, collaborating with Sales and Marketing to address customer needs and drive product modifications. This role is accountable for developing manufacturing capabilities that achieve the highest standards of quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Management

• Assess departmental strengths to ensure correct resource deployment and communicate staffing needs for ongoing product development.
• Maintain a high-performing workforce through effective selection, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering and the Solutions Operations team to solve quality issues, ensure system integrity, and share process information.

Product Engineering & Manufacturing

• Oversee the transition of new products to the shop floor, including prototyping, ordering tooling/equipment, and verifying accuracy against design drawings.
• Analyze material and labor costs for products; introduce new automation and technology to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Issue Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and modify layouts or tooling to improve manufacturing processes.
• Support ISO9001/ISO14001 processes and ensure all product changes meet industry standards (e.g., BIFMA, CGSB, UL) without impacting backward compatibility.
• Investigate root causes of product claims, traveling to installation sites as needed to implement permanent solutions.

Systems, Policy & Continuous Improvement

• Plan and administer engineering software, specifically Solidworks CAD and Enterprise PDM, including version upgrades and user support.
• Establish best practice guidelines for design, drafting, and FEA analysis, and manage engineering document control policies.
• Prioritize and implement opportunities to enhance product quality and engineering process efficiency.

Qualifications

• University engineering degree (Mechanical preferred) or equivalent.
• P. Eng license preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in product design/manufacturing, with 5+ years of experience in technical management.
• Strong knowledge of Solidworks and Enterprise PDM (User and Administrator level).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and computer drafting.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing technologies, design principles, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, and organization skills.
• Assertive and professional in building relationships.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and travel locally/internationally as required.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to drive strategic manufacturing capability development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive, company-paid benefits package.
• Generous company-paid pension plan and Group RRSP plan.
• Excellent work environment, culture, and supportive coworkers.
• Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies.
Skills : CAD: Expert
Continuous Improvement: Expert
Engineering Support: Expert
Process Documentation: Expert
Production Equipment: Expert
Project Management: Expert
Product Quality: Expert
Value Stream: Expert
Education : Bachelors
Experience : 3 years: Technical management
10 years: Product design/manufacturing
Licences & certifications Professional Engineer

Skills Required