Manager, Product Development
ALMAG Aluminum
- Brampton, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead a team of Designers and Estimators who collaborate with sales and customers on product design and recommend design and value add optimizations to ensure maximum manufacturability while reducing timelines.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Ensure the proper quotation of fabrication and finishing – costs and tooling requirements.
- Support the Inside and Outside Sales Team
- Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
- Work closely with our Fabrication and Production departments as well the Design Team
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external fabrication and finishing subcontractors.
- Source new value-add suppliers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Head the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process to ensure smooth onboarding of new business across ALMAG and the successful launch of customer new products.
- Engineering degree in appropriate field, e.g. Bachelor of Engineer (Mechanical or equivalent) or Technologist diploma
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in a similar role leading a team.
- Significant experience in costing/estimating in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledgeable in CNC, aluminum, fabrication and finishing.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read 2D and 3D drawings, blueprints (with GD&T).
- Ability to work well with numbers is essential.
- Should have a high energy level and must be able to lead a team.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology; Computers, various PC software, ERP software programs (EPICS, Navision), AUTOCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with aluminum extrusion would be considered an asset.
- Should have high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision
- Should be a strong self-motivator and work well with others
- Empathy and confidence will allow the candidate to succeed in this position
- Good time management and organizational skills are necessary
- Proficient in Salesforce and Excel
- Proven experience with conflict resolution
- Strong ability to lead and coach teams
- Strong leadership skills that foster an engaging team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively
- Profit sharing
- Health care spending account
- Education assistance program
- Health and dental
- Life AD&D
- Long-term disability
- Critical illness insurance
- Gym memberships
- Wellness programs
- Monthly social committee activities