At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance activities and ensure reliability across DEW facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick.
- Company: Join DEW Engineering, a leader in innovative product design for military and commercial clients.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Collaborative workplace committed to respect, accessibility, and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing facility operations and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
DEW Engineering and Development designs, tests, prototypes and manufactures innovative products for global military and commercial clients. We offer growth opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment. We currently have an opening for a Manager, Facilities & Maintenance.
The Manager, Facilities and Maintenance reports to the Senior Plant Manager and supervises direct reports.
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Maintenance Management: Oversee maintenance activities across DEW facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick. Develop and sustain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs for facilities and critical equipment. Lead a 3–5 year reliability roadmap implementing preventive, predictive and prescriptive maintenance for all company assets. Track/Report/Optimize: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) on equipment, Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) on equipment, Preventative Maintenance compliance to drive continuous improvement. Lead RCA, FMEA and RCM reliability programs. Plan labour, shift coverage, subcontracting and critical spare-parts strategy. Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS and IT to improve reliability, schedule adherence and risk controls.
- Facilities Planning and Expansion: Assess space utilization and recommend improvements. Coordinate building plans, drawings, schedules, budgets and permits. Manage subcontractors and supervise construction, expansion and office reconfiguration work. Ensure project schedules and deadlines are met.
- Leadership Attributes: Systems thinker with a data-driven, security-minded approach to reliability. Mission-driven leader who stays calm under pressure and executes in no-fail environments. Evaluate supplier and subcontractor costs and manage maintenance budgets, expenditures and purchase requests. Create bills of materials and coordinate purchasing follow-up as required.
- Supervision: Train and guide permanent, contract and subcontractor staff. Ensure staff follows company policies and safety requirements.
- Other: Work collaboratively, communicate openly, follow company policies and safety regulations, and travel as required.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma
- 8+ years in manufacturing or related industries
- Experience with CNC machines, laser cutting, welding, industrial paint equipment, forklifts/lifts, HVAC and building repairs.
- Eligible to obtain Secret clearance.
- Proven RCM, TPM and Lean Six Sigma experience.
- Experience with Composites processing, ballistic testing equipment or armored vehicle production experience is an asset.
DEW is committed to a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources at dewottawacareer@dewengineering.com.
Facilities and Maintenance employer: Dewengineering
DEW Engineering and Development is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for those in the Facilities and Maintenance role. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee growth through training and development opportunities, DEW ensures that its team members thrive in a supportive environment. Located in Ontario and New Brunswick, employees benefit from engaging projects that contribute to both military and commercial sectors, enhancing job satisfaction and career advancement.
