Engineering Operations Manager.

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.

AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.

Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.

At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.

Job Summary:

The Engineering Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating Manufacturing Engineering in Canada, assisting The VP of Engineering with managing Manufacturing Engineering in the U.S, managing Engineering Support and Industrial Engineering functions to support efficient, safe, and cost-effective production operations. This role oversees mechanical and electrical manufacturing engineering activities, industrial engineering initiatives, and supply chain engineering support to ensure successful product industrialization, continuous improvement, production readiness, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, the position serves as a key link between engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and production teams, driving standardization, process optimization, capacity planning, and manufacturing strategy across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure proper transfer and intake of new projects from design engineering.
2. Support the enclosure build process on the floor together with the design engineering group and work with QA, production and service.
3. Maintain BOMs, drawings and provide technical solutions to support QA, Production, and Service departments.
4. Oversee development and implementation of manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production support systems.
5. Manage Canadian manufacturing engineering and process engineering teams.
6. Manage Engineering support team and work in collaboration with design engineering.
7. Assist managing manufacturing engineering team in the US.
8. Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and lower manufacturing costs
9. Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams to improve material flow, inventory strategy, and supplier integration. 
10. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to manufacturing and production issues.
11. Manage redline drawings. Follow up with engineering on redline implementation.
12. Review new designs and help engineering to come up with efficient designs.
13. Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a fast-moving manufacturing or industrial environment with a midsized (100+ Employees) company.
3. P.Eng Designation would be considered an Asset.
4. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; lean manufacturing; industrial engineering principles; production systems; supply chain integration and continuous improvement methodologies.
5. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs preferred.
6. Self motivated with strong organizational skills.
7. Proficient with Solidworks and/or AutoCAD software.
8. Knowledge and experience of Lean Six Sigma practices
9. Willingness to travel to the United States to support U.S operations when required (up to 25%).

Other Requirements:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
2. Understand of how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide.
3. Solutions-focused and detail-oriented mindset.
4. Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).
5. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
6. Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
7. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
8. Work well within a team environment.
9. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
10. Maintain a professional, organized, clean and safe work area.
11. Legally Entitled to work in Canada.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AVL Manufacturing is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have specific requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.