Engineering Manager, Rail

Department:

Engineering

Location:

Brockville

Compensation:

$110,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

MISSION:

Lead the engineering function across Brockville, ON and Plattsburgh, NY to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations with a focus on the rail segment of the business. Own engineering standards, process control, launch readiness, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement while developing the engineering team and ensuring both sites execute with consistency, discipline, and measurable results.

OUTCOMES:

• Standard Hour Improvement:

Reduce standard hours on key rail-segment operations by 5% within 12 months through process optimization, tooling improvements, layout changes, and engineering-led waste reduction.

• Process Documentation \& Control:

Ensure 100% of critical rail-segment processes across Brockville and Plattsburgh have current work instructions, routings, PFMEAs, control plans, specifications, and operator training requirements within the agreed implementation timeline.

• Quality \& Rework Reduction:

Reduce defects, scrap, or rework by 10–15% within 12 months through engineering-driven root cause analysis, process improvements, operator support, and stronger adherence to standards.

• Launch \& Production Readiness:

Deliver all assigned new product, process, or rail-segment launches with full production readiness, operator training, documentation, tooling, and stable ramp-up achieved within the defined launch timeline.

• Equipment, Tooling \& Technical Reliability:

Improve equipment and tooling reliability by ensuring preventive maintenance support, spare-part planning, engineering oversight, and timely root cause resolution for recurring technical issues.

• Engineering Team Leadership:

Build a capable, accountable engineering team across both sites by setting clear priorities, removing barriers, coaching technical problem-solving, and ensuring consistent execution of engineering standards.

• Cost \& Productivity Improvement:

Deliver measurable cost savings through improved material utilization, reduced waste, better process design, and disciplined engineering decisions that support productivity and profitability.

• Strategy

: Support the Director of Engineering in establishing quarterly, yearly, and long-term strategies for the Engineering team including but not limited to Capex planning, development of expanded Engineering standards, people roadmaps, and technology roadmaps.

ROLE COMPETENCIES:

• Engineering Leadership Experience

– 3\+ years leading engineers, engineering technicians, or technical teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Rail \& Electromechanical Manufacturing Expertise

– 5\+ years supporting motor, coil, refurbishment, or similar electromechanical manufacturing processes preferred. Alternatively, 5\+ years’ experience in electric motor production.

• Manufacturing Operations Experience

– 7\+ years driving process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.

• Education \& Professional Credentials

– Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; P.Eng. preferred.

• Multi-Site Leadership

– Effectively manages priorities and resources across multiple locations.

• Process Engineering \& Industrialization

– Develops, validates, and sustains robust manufacturing processes.

• Lean Manufacturing \& Continuous Improvement

– Applies Lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Data-Driven Problem Solving

– Uses analytics and root cause methods to drive results.

• Process Documentation \& Standards

– Ensures discipline in work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and SOPs.

• Project \& Launch Management

– Delivers projects and product launches on time and on budget.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

– Builds alignment across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.