Director of Engineering AdvanTec Marine | Chilliwack, BC | Full time, on site to start with flexibility over time Most Director of Engineering roles ask you to run what's already built. AdvanTec Marine is bringing its engineering function back together under a single leader for the first time in years, and giving that leader real license to decide what the new structure looks like. If you've led engineering in a manufacturing environment and want a mandate with teeth, not just a title, this is worth a conversation.

This role starts fully on site while you get to know the team, the operation, and the shop floor. Once you're established, there's real flexibility to shift toward a hybrid schedule. AdvanTec is bringing three engineering groups together (an in-house team, a fully remote team, and a growing R&D; function) into one unified structure, and handing you the pen on what that structure looks like.

You’ll also have real influence over how the engineering function scales. That includes shaping the mix between in-house capacity and outside engineering support, sharpening turnaround times, and building tighter collaboration between the core engineering team and R&D.; These are the priorities that matter most in year one, and they're the kind of wins a strong operator can point to.

Set the engineering strategy and organizational structure for a team spanning in-house, remote, and R&D; functions Take direct oversight of an outsourced engineering vendor relationship and drive a plan to internalize more of that capacity Own departmental budgets, resource planning, and capital expenditure decisions Drive continuous improvement across product quality, cost,



and turnaround time, including DFMA and value engineering practices Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and team members, including hiring and performance decisions Partner across Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations to keep engineering priorities aligned with the business Represent engineering in front of customers, regulators, and vendors on technical and strategic matters 7 to 10 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, with 5+ years leading engineering teams ~ Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline; Eng or PE license is an asset, not a requirement ~ Experience with product development, DFMA, and continuous improvement initiatives ~ Comfort spending real time on the shop floor alongside a temperature-controlled office setup; Marine industry background is helpful but not required; About AdvanTec Marine AdvanTec Marine is a leader in marine innovation and manufacturing, and parent brand to Diamond Sea Glaze, Freeman Marine, Pacific Coast Marine, Steelhead Marine, Manly Marine, and USA Sliding Doors. The company specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty application marine closures, and is one of the largest marine manufacturers in the world, with operations across the US and Canada shipping to more than 50 countries. Customers include North American and international navies, governments, militaries, commercial vessel builders, and super yacht builders.

The company is ahead of the curve in incorporating the latest technology and AI into their operations and is on a strong growth trajectory. #

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