Manufacturing Engineering Manager

With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team!

Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Operations/General Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering function to support safe, efficient, and scalable production operations. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing process development, equipment optimization, and operational excellence while ensuring product quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager partners closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations leadership to improve manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and develop long-term manufacturing strategies.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and technical specialists.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new products and product transfers.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and documentation required for successful launches.
• Evaluate, select, and implement manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
• Manage capital projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support compliance with quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to improve process capability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, downtime, cycle time, and manufacturing costs.
• Take a leadership role in promoting, maintaining and demonstrating a personal commitment to IMP’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment practices, objectives and full compliance with all Nova Scotia Provincial Health and Safety Legislation.

What You Will Bring

• Master's degree in Engineering, or related field (preferred and considered an asset); minimally Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, related technical field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Experience in the Aerospace industry considered an asset
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Proven experience supporting complex manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with process development, equipment optimization, and root cause analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (considered an asset).
• Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies (considered an asset).
• Experience leading capital improvement projects (considered an asset).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, GMP, or other applicable quality standards (considered an asset).
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Proficiency with manufacturing metrics, process control, and problem-solving tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Completion of Global Harmonized System (WHMIS) course.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and the Canadian Security Clearances.

What We Will Do For You We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.

IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume