Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Winnipeg, MB
Full-Time and Onsite

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centres across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. Cloud, MN, Anniston, AL, Wausaukee, WI and Gillett, WI. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fibreglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing and medical industries.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team across all Carfair locations, driving operational excellence through standardised manufacturing processes, continuous improvement initiatives and technical support to production operations. This role is responsible for developing engineering talent, improving manufacturing efficiency, leading capital projects and ensuring manufacturing processes are safe, effective and scalable across the organisation.

WHY JOIN US

- Be part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility
- Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Registered pension plan with generous company match
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies




- We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Lead, coach and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers across multiple manufacturing locations
- Establish and maintain standardised manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, efficiency and productivity
- Partner with Production, Quality, Materials, Engineering and Customer Service teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and support operational goals
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction and process optimisation
- Manage engineering workloads and prioritise projects to ensure business objectives and timelines are achieved
- Oversee manufacturing process changes and ensure engineering changes are effectively implemented across operations
- Develop and approve manufacturing documentation, including standard work instructions and process standards
- Lead capital equipment projects, facility improvements, equipment upgrades and manufacturing technology implementations
- Support process planning activities, routings, labour standards, material flow improvements and manufacturing cell optimisation
- Monitor key operational metrics and identify opportunities for performance improvement
- Manage departmental budgets and support long-term operational planning




- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and employee engagement

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

- Degree, diploma, CET designation or equivalent education and experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing engineering, manufacturing or technical teams
- Strong experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, standardising and sustaining manufacturing processes
- Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting Production, Quality, Materials and cross-functional manufacturing operations
- Experience managing employee performance, workforce planning and team development
- Experience managing capital projects, equipment upgrades, installations or manufacturing improvements
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process planning, routings, labour standards, material flow and engineering change management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

- Lean Manufacturing, APICS, PMP or related certification
- Experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
- Experience within fibreglass, FRP, composites or related manufacturing operations
- AutoCAD experience

Physical & Workplace Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. with assistance), perform repetitive movements (bending, kneeling, crouching) and work on elevated surfaces or confined spaces.
- Must be able to stand and walk on hard sur

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