IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Mfg. Canada, Inc.) in Surrey, BC is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. This position offers an opportunity with a very employee-oriented company with competitive compensation and good benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required; Master’s degree (MBA or M.S. in Engineering) and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing process engineering, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or managerial role.
• Deep expertise in formal Lean Manufacturing tools such as Standard Work, Problem Solving, Variation Reduction, etc.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-level initiatives across multiple production sites or value streams.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and successfully implementing significant process improvements that have materially improved operational and financial performance (cost, productivity, lead time, execution)
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and stakeholder management skills; effective at influencing executive-level decision-making.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• Proficiency in CAD tools, ERP/MES systems, and data analytics platforms;
• Passionate about developing people and building a high-performance, inclusive culture.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $140,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Process Engineering: 10 years (required)
• Leadership: 5 years (required)
• ERP systems: 10 years (required)
• CAD tools: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Engineering is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving manufacturing process innovation, operational excellence, and technical advancement across the organization. With over 10 years of experience, this individual will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, aligning engineering strategies with business objectives to optimize quality, cost, delivery, and scalability.
As a senior leader, this role requires deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong track record of driving large-scale improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies. The ideal candidate will champion a culture of continuous improvement, digital transformation, and talent development to enable world-class manufacturing performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers, senior engineers, and technicians; provide coaching, mentorship, and career development to build organizational capability.
• Lead the optimization and implementation for manufacturing process improvement and standardization in support of business goals, new product introductions, and capacity scaling.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance, ensuring alignment of engineering initiatives with enterprise-wide priorities.
• Architect and implement advanced manufacturing systems, including smart automation, robotics, MES integration, and data analytics to enable predictive, data-driven production environments.
• Support and lead optimization initiatives, including standard work, line design, takt time optimization, and waste elimination across all manufacturing areas.
• Sponsor major capital projects from business case development through procurement, installation, qualification, and ramp-up; lead equipment strategy and technology roadmap development.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts to systematically reduce variation and improve performance.
• Ensure engineering compliance with internal quality systems and external regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, OSHA, and UL, where applicable.
• Oversee the creation and governance of process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, validation protocols, and training materials to support workforce development and audit readiness.
• Foster innovation and cross-functional collaboration, encouraging experimentation with emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance competitiveness.