Engineering Manager (Calgary)

Engineering Manager (Calgary)

04 Aug
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Socket.dev
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Calgary

04 Aug

Socket.dev

Calgary

About the Company

IMPACT Pump Solutions Inc. is the premier global manufacturer of high‑performance pumps, parts, and consumables designed for severe‑duty, high‑demand pressure pumping applications. IMPACT’s pumps and consumables are trusted worldwide by companies seeking to maximize field performance, extend product life, and improve overall profitability.

About the Role

The Engineering Manager is a senior, hands‑on leadership role within the manufacturing plant, providing day‑to‑day technical leadership and oversight across Engineering, Manufacturing, Research & Development, and Facilities Engineering. This role maintains a strong presence on the shop floor and in the test bay, ensuring engineering decisions support safe, efficient, and high‑quality production while meeting customer and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will hold a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and bring extensive experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments, with a practical, solutions‑focused approach to engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

Hands‑On Engineering & Technical Leadership

- Actively participate in engineering work, including design reviews, troubleshooting, and day‑to‑day technical support for manufacturing and assembly operations.
- Provide direct engineering support to production, test bay, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve real‑time technical issues.
- Review, approve, and oversee engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering change requests, within the scope of the applicable professional designation.

Design & Product Engineering

- Oversee and support the design, modification, and continuous improvement of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, including engineered‑to‑order products.
- Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO), and internal manufacturing capabilities.
- Support and lead root cause investigations related to non‑conformances, test failures, and field performance issues.

Manufacturing & Process Support

- Work closely with Manufacturing and Operations leadership to improve processes, tooling, assembly methods, and work instructions.
- Support production layouts, routings,



and the introduction of new or revised products into manufacturing.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Facilities & Plant Engineering

- Provide engineering oversight and support for plant equipment, infrastructure, and facilities‑related improvements.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, layout changes, and small‑to mid‑scale capital projects.
- Support long‑term equipment reliability and plant capability through practical engineering solutions.

Health, Safety, Standards & Compliance

- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in Alberta.
- Actively promote and model a safety‑first culture as a core leadership responsibility.
- Support audits, inspections, ISO compliance programs, and internal quality initiatives as required.

Leadership, Supervision & Coordination

- Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coordination, and technical guidance to engineers, technologists, and designers.
- Set engineering priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with production schedules and operational needs.
- Support training, mentoring, and professional development of junior team members through hands‑on coaching.
- Oversee compliance with APEGA requirements, including professional practice and engineering governance expectations.

Program, Project & Operational Leadership

- Support engineering program improvement initiatives focused on reliability, standardization, and execution.
- Contribute to project planning and execution, ensuring engineering deliverables support cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Leadership teams.

Qualifications

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)



designation (required).
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
- Prior experience in a lead, supervisory, or managerial role.
- Solid background in rotating equipment; experience with centrifugal and/or reciprocating pumps is strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of machining, assembly, testing, and manufacturing workflows.
- Comfortable working hands‑on in a production environment and maintaining a regular shop‑floor presence.

Required Skills

- Practical, solutions‑focused engineering mindset.
- Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability.
- Confident leader who can guide and supervise without excessive bureaucracy.
- Clear, effective communicator across trades, engineers, supervisors, and operations staff.
- Organized, dependable, and technically grounded.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.

Why Join Our Team?

- Extended Health and Dental Coverage through Sun Life
- Benefits Effective Quickly – coverage begins on the first day of the month following your hire date
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Group Life Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Health & Wellness Spending Accounts to help customize your benefits to your needs
- Maple Telehealth Services – 24/7/365 access to doctors and nurse practitioners from the comfort of your home
- Inkblot Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) providing confidential mental health, counselling, and wellness support
- Group RRSP program with company matching of up to 3% of salary after one year of participation
- Company-Sponsored Events that promote team building and employee engagement

At Westpower Group of Companies, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives and believe they contribute to our collective success.

📌 Engineering Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Socket.dev
📍 Calgary

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