DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and skilled success.

We currently have an opening for the following position:

Manager, Facilities & Maintenance The Facilities Manager reports directly to the Snr. Plant Manager. The Manager, Facilities and Maintenance has direct reports.

Responsibilities / Duties:

(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)

Maintenance Management:

Establish, implement, and maintain a TPM plan for facilities and critical equipment

Define and execute the maintenance and reliability roadmap (3–5 year horizon), shifting the organization from reactive to preventive, predictive, and prescriptive maintenance

Identify and plan work through formal requests and preventive maintenance plans; schedule all work orders, establish priorities, and manage planned vs. unplanned downtime (target <5% unplanned, where applicable)

Establish and track performance targets (e.g., OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and PM compliance) and drive continuous improvement

Lead reliability programs including root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM)

Determine manpower requirements for each job; organize and request extra manpower as required, including shift coverage for 24/7 operations when needed

Assess each work order and determine whether work will be done in‑house or subcontracted

Oversee spare parts strategy, including critical spares inventory and vendor‑managed inventory agreements, as appropriate

Partner cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and IT/OT Security to improve reliability, maintainability,



schedule adherence, and risk controls

General Maintenance:

Coordinate and oversee all maintenance activities for all DEW facilities Ontario & New Brunswick

Ensure general maintenance and upkeep of facilities, yard and equipment are completed

Conduct electrical and mechanical repairs as required

Monitor and maintain building HVAC system

Coordinate snow removal and landscaping services

Responsible for janitorial services

Create and implement periodic maintenance schedules

Answer emergency service calls as required

Follow up on facilities requests

Facilities Planning and Expansion:

Evaluate existing space and utilization and make recommendations

Coordinate the creation of building plans, including drawings, schedules and budgets

Arrange permits as required

Coordinate and manage subcontractors where needed

Supervise building and expansion activities

Reconfigure office space and order and rearrange furniture when necessary

Ensure deadlines and schedules are met

Leadership Attributes

Systems thinker: sees the plant as an interconnected reliability network, not a list of machines

Data driven: decisions backed by sensor data, failure history, and Pareto analysis

Security mindset: treats maintenance data and vendor access as potential attack surfaces

Mission driven: understands that downtime in a defense plant can delay deliveries

Calm under pressure: no‑fail schedules and hazardous environments require steady execution

Evaluate subcontractor costs

Exercise sound financial management

Assist with the creation of annual maintenance budget and expenditures





Ensure budgets are met

Create bill of materials and submit purchase requests to purchasing team, following as required

Supervision:

Provide training and guidance to permanent and contract staff

Manage subcontractors

Ensure all workers adhere to company policies and safety regulations

Assist with the completion of assigned projects when required

Other:

Work well within a team environment

Maintain open communication with all team members

Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations where applicable

Travel as required

Experience:

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

8+ years in heavy manufacturing or 5+ years in defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Proven experience with RCM, TPM, and Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred).

Familiarity with composites processing, ballistic testing equipment, or armored vehicle production is a significant asset

If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with Manager Facilities and Maintenance in the subject line to [email protected] .

While we thank all those who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact our Human Resources.

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