Director of Engineering
Newmarket, ON
Manufacturing
Competitive salary $140,000 – $170,000 based on experience with bonus, benefits, and a collaborative team culture
Job Summary
Our client, an established and innovation-driven manufacturing organization with a national footprint, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead capital projects, operational excellence initiatives, and engineering strategy across multiple sites. This role will play a critical part in scaling operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance within a regulated production environment. The Director will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while partnering closely with operations, quality, and executive leadership. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term infrastructure and drive meaningful impact across a growing organization.
The Role:
• Lead the development and execution of capital project strategies across multiple facilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budget expectations
• Oversee engineering operations including project planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking across a national portfolio
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in operations, quality, compliance, and finance to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing solutions
• Drive long-term capital planning, including evaluation of expansion opportunities, equipment investments, and process optimization initiatives
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and contractors, ensuring accountability, quality of delivery, and adherence to project requirements
• Establish and maintain robust project governance frameworks including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and reporting structures
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Provide clear, structured communication to senior leadership and stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Champion operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency across all sites
• Support regulatory compliance efforts by partnering with internal teams to prepare for audits and ensure adherence to applicable standards
• Identify opportunities to implement new technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance operational capability
• Drive organizational alignment through strong emotional intelligence, effective communication, and the ability to influence across diverse teams
The Ideal Candidate:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a professional designation preferred; advanced education considered an asset
• 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in engineering leadership within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital projects and multi-site engineering initiatives
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• High level of emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build trust across all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven industries
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities
• Willingness to travel periodically and support on-site initiatives as required
Director of Engineering • Newmarket, ON, Canada
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