Director Manufacturing Engineering

Acuity Brands Director Manufacturing Engineering in Brossard, Canada

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth.

Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Who is Distech Controls?

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France.

We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.

Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

Why Work for Distech Controls?

• Dynamic workplace
• Open minded company
• Fast-paced company
• Modern work environment designed for our employees
• Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations
• Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
• 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one
• Reward programs
• LEED-Certified building
• Foosball and ping-pong tables
• On-site gym
• Daily fresh fruit
• Hot and cold beverages stations
• Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
• Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a dynamic and passionate leader to fill the position of Director of Manufacturing Engineering, reporting to the Vice-President of Operations.

This person will be responsible for a team of Engineers and will participate in the corporate strategy development and execution for world-class manufacturing processes.

This position requires strong working relationships across the organization to effectively solve technical problems and continually improve product quality, yield, cycle times and costs.

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering ensures the implementation of Lean Manufacturing best practices, compliant with the operational excellence system in place (ABS), in an environment of electronic goods test and assembly.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Define and standardize manufacturing processes implemented in the Distech Controls production sites in Canada and France.

Develop and execute strategies that support new product development and new technology integration in production.

• Ensure performance of the automated production environment, as it pertains to both software and hardware, by implementing the best preventative maintenance methodologies and optimizing existing processes.
• Manage projects surrounding electronic boards automated testing software and equipment development.
• Implement an efficient test sequences development program supporting quality and productivity requirements.
• Determine and deploy process optimization programs that yield improvements in quality, cost or productivity. Track results based on objectives.
• Oversee projects surrounding electronic boards testing software and equipment development.
• Actively participate in information systems projects as it relates to manufacturing engineering.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects and delegate responsibilities adequately.
• Act as a liaison and business partner to the production and product development teams, supporting new product introductions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our DFMEA and PFMEA practices, in collaboration with the product development, quality and production teams.
• Implement relevant key performance indicators. Define targets and execute necessary action plans and projects towards higher operational efficiency.
• Research and suggest new technologies for manufacturing engineering, supporting future product launches and growth strategies.

Evaluate and develop next-generation production concepts.

Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with key suppliers, always in the objective of improving quality, costs or productivity.

Share expertise and work with suppliers to resolve issues.

As a manager :

• Align team’s efforts to the corporate strategy;
• Establish annual objectives and perform appraisal process;
• Coach team members in their professional development and promote Distech culture and strategy.
• Promote and implement Distech’s operational excellence system based on LEAN Manufacturing.
• Manage and track department budget.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment; 5 years in management position.
• Experience with test automation software (NI Teststand).
• Knowledge of electronic boards assembly methods (SMT, TH, suppliers etc.)
• Knowledge in microelectronics, troubleshooting and programming.
• Working experience in production equipment solutions design and implementation.
• Experience with ERP systems and / or MES.
• Expertise with standards such as CE, UL, CSA, etc.

Demonstrated skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to develop a high performing team, aligned with the organizational values.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual French and English : To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA
• Advanced knowledge in Lean Manufacturing.

Assets

Knowledge in HVAC and Building Management Systems / Knowledge of protocols such as Lonworks and / or BACnet.

Job Requirements and Working Conditions

International travels required a few times per year.

Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

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