Design & Engineering Manager – Full-Time (On-Site)

Northplex Ltd. — Barrhead, Alberta

Lead Engineering in a Collaborative, Hands-On Manufacturing Environment

Join Northplex Ltd. as an Engineering Manager and play a key role in shaping how high-quality modular homes are designed and built. This is an opportunity to lead a team, work closely with production, and make a meaningful impact on both product quality and operational efficiency.

After All… We Build Homes!

Northplex Ltd. is a modular home builder serving customers across Western Canada. From our 150,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility in Barrhead, Alberta, we design and build modern, high-quality homes using efficient, production-based processes.

We are looking for an experienced Design & Engineering Manager to lead our engineering and design team, ensuring projects are accurate, code-compliant, and optimized for manufacturing.

Work Environment & Location (On-Site Role)

This position is based at our facility in Barrhead, Alberta and involves daily collaboration with production teams and on-floor operations.

- This is a fully in-person role
- Remote or hybrid work is not available
- Candidates must be able to reliably commute or relocate

This role is for a leader who wants ownership, visibility, and real impact on the production floor. It requires consistent on-site presence and direct engagement with operations.

If you prefer remote work or a purely office-based engineering role, this position is not the right fit.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, mentor, and support the engineering and design team




- Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing department

Engineering & Project Oversight

- Oversee projects from design through production
- Ensure drawings and specifications meet Alberta Building Code requirements
- Maintain robust documentation, revision control, and quality standards
- Continuously improve engineering processes and best practices

Production & Operational Support

- Work closely with production teams to resolve technical challenges
- Improve design efficiency to support workflow and reduce waste
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with sales, production, and leadership teams
- Ensure customer requirements are technically feasible and well executed
- Build strong relationships across departments

What We’re Looking For

- Strong leadership experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing
- Ability to balance technical detail with practical, production-focused thinking
- Effective communicator who can work across teams and departments
- Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented
- Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management,



or related field
- P.Eng. designation is an asset
- 8–10+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years in a leadership role
- Experience in residential, modular, or manufacturing environments preferred
- Knowledge of Alberta Building Code

Technical Experience

- AutoCAD
- CAD/CAM software
- HSBCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Engineering documentation systems

Why Join Northplex?

- Be part of a growing company in the modular housing industry
- Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment
- Play a key role in connecting engineering and production
- Prospect to influence processes, systems, and team development
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Casual dress
- Company events

Additional Information

- Location: Barrhead, Alberta
- Must be able to commute or relocate prior to start
- Full-time, in-person position

If you’re an engineering leader who enjoys working closely with teams, solving real-world production challenges, and contributing to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrhead, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Design & Engineering Manager - Full time (On-Site) (Canada)
🏢 Northplex
📍 Canada