Mechanical Design Manager in Cambridge

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. We design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation.

Pay Rate: $124,000 - $170,500

Eligible for:

• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assess workload, update, and forecast labor loading, assign staff to engineering projects and oversee the completion of drawings according to specific deadlines and project schedules.
• Review project schedules and ensure detailed design plans match schedule and budget requirements on a timely basis.
• Provide engineering expertise for projects progressing through the manufacturing and system installation stages.
• Critique and approve all respective design work under their charge.
• Conduct/oversee employee performance evaluations and recommend salary adjustments.
• Encourage and mentor direct employees to ensure departmental morale and efficiency.
• Support employee training by analyzing needs on an annual basis.
• Establish resource requirements skills and organizational needs that will sustain adequate capacity and leadership within the department.
• Coach team members on ABM processes, A3s, RCAs, cost benefit analysis, process development.
• Lead regular team meetings and prioritize resources to ensure all work is achieved.
• Deploy Visual Management tools for Engineering Team.
• Develop & deploy Team KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Employee Engagement).
• Measure departmental KPI results and develop improvement plans where required.
• Set objectives on a yearly basis that align with business unit objectives.
• Provide technical support to the Applications and Sales departments when quoting new business.
• Interview and select applicants on their technical qualifications.
• Support the business unit quality system by maintaining quality procedures.
• Collaborate on developing a departmental budget on an annual basis.
• Maintain a co-operative working relationship with counterparts in other ATS business units.
• Hold departmental communications meetings regularly.
• Emphasize continuous improvement as a long-term goal.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Nuclear Energy Solutions Specific:

• Work collaboratively with the Chief Engineer and peer engineering managers to maintain technical excellence.
• Responsible for providing oversight and support to all design activities related to construction of CSA B51 and CSA N285.0 pressure boundary components.
• Strictly follow CSA N299, B51, N285 and ASME NQA-1 Quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Technologist or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in automated tooling and equipment design.
• 2 or more years with demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in Nuclear tooling design, radio-pharmaceuticals automation, structural engineering is an asset.
• A valid Professional Engineering License for the province of Ontario is an asset.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner.
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements.
• Advise employees of any potential or actual health and safety risks.
• Ensure that all employees adhere to safety requirements.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce.
• We offer a robust total rewards package including competitive starting salaries and comprehensive health benefits.
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days and subsidized meals.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization. ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability.