Manager, Design

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, this position is responsible for leadership of the Engineering and Estimating teams (7-10 direct reports) directly related to Almag’s solution selling quote process. This role will also be responsible for and collaborate with external suppliers to best position Almag to service the customer.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education/Experience**
- Engineering degree in appropriate field, e.g. Bachelor of Engineer (Mechanical or equivalent) or Technologist diploma
- Significant experience in costing/estimating in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledgeable in CNC, aluminum, fabrication and finishing.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read 2D and 3D drawings, blueprints (with GD&T).
- Ability to work well with numbers is essential.
- Should have a high energy level and must be able to lead a team.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology; Computers, various PC software, ERP software programs (EPICS, Navision), AUTOCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with aluminum extrusion would be considered an asset.

**Technical Skills/Competence**
- Should have high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision
- Should be a strong self-motivator and work well with others
- Good time management and organizational skills are necessary
- Proficient in Salesforce and Excel
- Proven experience with conflict resolution
- Strong ability to lead and coach teams
- Strong leadership skills that foster an engaging team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The duties and responsibilities of the position are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

- Lead a team of Designers and Estimators who collaborate with sales and customers on product design and recommend design and value add optimizations to ensure maximum manufacturability while reducing timelines.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Ensure the proper quotation of fabrication and finishing - costs and tooling requirements.
- Support the Inside and Outside Sales Team
- Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
- Work closely with our Fabrication and Production departments as well the Design Team
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external fabrication and finishing subcontractors.
- Source new value-add suppliers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Head the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process to ensure smooth onboarding of new business across ALMAG and the successful launch of customer new products.

**HEALTH & SAFETY**

Observes all legislative requirements including but not limited to Section 27 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act ;
- Ensures workers work in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the Act and the regulations;
- Ensures workers use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that Almag requires to be used or worn;
- Advises workers of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which you are aware of;
- Where so prescribed, provides workers with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of workers;
- Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of workers;
- Observes and enforces Almag’s Health & Safety policies and procedures;
- Corrects unsafe acts and conditions in a timely manner;
- Trains new employees and retrains employees as required;
- Participates in accident/incident investigation process;
- Conduct safety talks with employees;
- Ensures proper orientation is conducted for permanent and temporary staff
- Assist in creating modified jobs when required;
- Ensures the department is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have 5 years of experience leading a team?

**Experience**:

- costing/estimating: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person