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Director of Engineering

$130k - $175k per year

TalentSphere

Director of Engineering
Newmarket, ON
Manufacturing

Competitive salary $130,000 – $175,000 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

Vacancy posted a month ago
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