DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING -Edmonton, AB

Client is a Canadian company that offers custom metal products for railings, balconies, decks, extrusions and special fabrications. The Director of Engineering is a strategic and technical leader, responsible for overseeing all engineering and design operations across the organization. This role will drive process and product standardizations and facilitate continuous improvements of engineering and drafting workflows to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The ideal incumbent will ensure designs meet high quality standards that align with multidisciplinary needs for production and client expectations, while supporting company growth objectives.

RESPONSIBLITIES :

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a high-performing Engineering and Drafting team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Define and communicate clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans for team members.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Sales, and Project Management to ensure alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution.

Establish and maintain standardized design and documentation processes while enabling flexibility for custom projects.

Technical Oversight

Serve as the final technical authority on engineering decisions impacting cost, safety, and manufacturability.

Process & Product Development

Manage continuous improvement initiatives related to time-to-market, cost control, and design accuracy.

Technology & Software Innovation

Use data-driven insights to identify trends, remove bottlenecks, and improve performance across teams. Develop and present regular performance reports to the Executive team, outlining results, risks, and opportunities.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering codes, certifications, and industry regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Some exposure to fabrication environment will be required (standard PPE provided)