Engineering Manager at SmithsGroup2

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Montréal rugged photonics Engineering Department at Smiths Interconnect Canada. This role involves providing strategic leadership, developing technology roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards for advanced micro-electronics assembly technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• →Manage, mentor, and develop the Montréal rugged photonics Engineering Department, providing strategic leadership for photonics products and advanced micro-electronics assembly technologies.
• →Lead employees using a performance management and development process that engages contributions through goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
• →Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• →Collaborate with Human Resources to plan and execute staffing decisions that sustain technical competitiveness.
• →Establish local department goals in alignment with site management, manufacturing teams, and the Global Engineering Director.
• →Manage resource capacity, including assignments, training, leave management, and administer continuous performance review programs.
• →Work with Operations to integrate manufacturing processes into new designs and technologies, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with business needs.
• →Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• →Implement Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• →Use data-driven approaches to monitor process performance and identify trends.
• →Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• →Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance product and production capabilities.
• →Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends.
• →Develop a long-term technology roadmap for rugged photonics components, focusing on innovation in materials, manufacturing processes, and product designs.
• →Monitor progress of NPI projects, confer with team leaders and engineers, and ensure development progresses according to schedule.
• →Collaborate with external partners to support long-term technical roadmaps and manage intellectual property from these partnerships.
• →Coordinate with project teams to ensure milestones are achieved and risks mitigated.
• →Manage and review activities, budgets, costs, and forecasts to track progress toward goals.
• →Prepare periodic operating reports highlighting innovation, team performance, and resilience.
• →Lead process improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• →Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• →Ensure compliance and participation in all Smiths Health and Safety programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• →Ensure processes meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., ITAR, CGP, MIL standards).
• →Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).