Global Manager, Mechanical Design Manufacturing Solutions in Cambridge

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level 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. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $124,000 - $170,500
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• 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, recommend salary adjustments, and initiate personnel actions.
• Encourage and mentor direct employees to ensure departmental morale and efficiency.
• Support employee training by analyzing needs on an annual basis using the training matrix.
• 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 daily team meetings.
• Travel to support Mechanical Designers in IA’s Global Operation when required.
• 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 and suitability for positions.
• Support the business unit quality system by maintaining quality procedures.
• Drive and maintain lean practices in factory automation.
• 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.
• Act as back-up coverage for Director, Engineering as required.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Technologist or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in automated tooling and equipment design, development and testing.
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in radio-pharmaceuticals automation, structural engineering, pressure boundary design and GAMP/GMP is an asset.

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.