Product director Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by Dec 31, 2024.

The Mint is hiring a Product Engineer who can thrive in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Minting Engineering Division, the Product Engineer is accountable to oversee a portfolio of products (coins, related tooling, and packaging) and related minting processes. The role involves leading both the development phase of the products and related manufacturing processes based on Product Marketing requirements and overseeing production and packaging activities to ensure successful product delivery and stable manufacturing processes within the established timeframe. The incumbent also provides technical insight, Bill of Materials (BOM), and product costing with a goal of maximizing product profitability and supporting commercial success. The Product Engineer must work collaboratively with different business areas and external vendors to meet product launch deadlines.

Upon hiring as a Product Engineer on a permanent position, the successful incumbent will be assigned to an 18-month term to support the implementation of a new ERP system, with a focus of product-related processes - product master data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and product costing.

Your Responsibilities :

• Responsible for ensuring that assigned portfolio products (coin, embellishments, packaging, etc.) are ready in time for launch.
• Lead the product development activities, related tooling requirements and production, and the minting production process in order to meet business case assumptions and key milestones.
• Develop tooling specifications and process specifications for the assigned products. Develop corrective action plans for products deviating from baseline business case costing. Ensure corrective actions are documented and communicated for future reference.
• Develop detailed product costing to meet both Product requirements and production profitability which feeds into the business case assumptions for production and marketing.
• Participate in problem analysis and solution recommendation; hands-on approach is a requirement.
• Provide hands-on skills to complete projects related to precious metal casting, processing and material handling.
• Proactively support all departments (Quality, Process Engineering, Production, Packaging, etc.) and provide technical assistance relating to respective coin products and production.
• Participate in problem analysis and solution recommendation; hands-on approach is an asset.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects relating to processes, materials, machinery and technology.
• Participate in the review of Environmental and Health and Safety requirements relating to the manufacturing process.

This opening is to be filled on a hybrid working arrangement, and the incumbent will be required to work from the Winnipeg location generally on an average of 3-4 days per week which could change based on operational requirements.

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Why the Mint?

At the Mint, you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We offer outstanding pay and total rewards for you and your family and you will be supported to continuously learn throughout your career.

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify with one or more of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) by sending your application to the confidential email, [email protected] that is accessed only by the Human Resources section.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us directly at [email protected] to make arrangements.

What to Expect

In order to be considered for an interview, please clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the education and experience qualifications. The additional qualifications may be assessed through interviews, exams, reference checks, etc. If successful, you will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint in order to obtain a security clearance.

Ready to mint your career?

Please forward your resume to [email protected] by December 31, 2024. We look forward to receiving your application!

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