Director, Engineering

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Director, Engineering

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Benefits:

Compensation: $128,000 to $176,000 CAD per year

Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus

5% RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Starting 3 weeks of vacation

Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account

Half-Day Fridays

Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.

A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

Lead, inspire and manage a growing, dynamic and high performing engineering department of approximately 80+ employees. Engage on critical projects as assigned by General Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise within agreed-upon timeframes to Sales and Applications in the quotation process.
• Recommend and implement metrics on customer satisfaction. During the life cycle of large system projects maintain overall customer satisfaction by anticipating and preventing issues before they become customer concerns, and by optimizing the use of resources.
• Persuade key technical personnel at the customer site that ATS is key to their success to influence subsequent buying decisions. Provide timely customer intelligence to Sales and
• Business Development. Monitor and report on internal customer satisfaction data to the General Manager.
• Implement the departmental policies and objectives as prescribed by the General Manager. Recommend departmental operating budget and operate department within the budget parameters.
• Maintain an accurate project status tracking system. Collect, monitor and report on performance at the department level for accountable discipline. Ensure optimal utilization of resources.
  Accountable for the successful execution of the projects. Resolve issues between different groups at the director level.
• Perform SWOT analysis on department as required by the General Manager.
• Recommend and implement best practices and standard designs to improve quality. Direct the implementation of 6 sigma, lean and continuous improvement projects. Measure and report on quality performance data.
• Assist with continuous systems design improvements on production machines.
• Direct the assessment of new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements as authorized by the General Manager. Perform SWOT analysis on strategic third party suppliers.
• Oversee the development of innovative programs to meet industry demand. Recommend and implement design and engineering procedures and standard practices to comply with industry specific regulatory requirements.
• Communicate, implement and refine the project team culture as prescribed by the General Manager.
• Execute the manpower resource and development plan for stratum 2, and set the context for resource planning at the stratum 1 level. Assign projects to stratum 2 managers based on availability, skill set and team dynamics.
• Make recommendation and refinements to job description, competency models, compensation strategy, pay scales and office layout.
• Implement comprehensive performance reviews for direct reports. Produce succession candidates for the Director and Manager roles using the ATS process.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix.
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees.
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
• Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

Health, Safety & Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.