Job Description
Job Title
Lead an autonomous established department that's growing!
Make an immediate impact on high-level projects!
About Our Client
This client is a large, well-established precision machining manufacturer that serves leading aerospace customers across a range of highly specialized and mission-critical programs. Their team produces complex, tight-tolerance components used in demanding aerospace applications where quality, precision, and reliability are essential. The company continues to invest in advanced machining technology, engineering expertise, and process improvements, creating opportunities for employees to work on challenging projects that have a direct impact on some of the industry's most respected aerospace platforms.
Beyond the technical work, the organization offers a flexible and collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, leaders are accessible, and continuous improvement is part of the culture. Employees are trusted to take ownership of their work, contribute to key business decisions, and grow their careers within a stable company that values teamwork, innovation, and long-term development. It's a culture that combines the resources and capabilities of a larger manufacturer with the close-knit feel of a team where individual contributions are recognized and valued.
Job Description
Set the vision and direction for the Engineering and Estimating teams, ensuring alignment with the company's growth strategy and customer needs.
Lead engineering performance across the organization, driving improvements in quality, efficiency, delivery, and overall operational results.
Oversee all manufacturing, process, tooling, programming, CAD/CAM, and product engineering functions.
Direct the estimating process, ensuring accurate costing, competitive pricing, and consistent margin performance across all programs.
Improve quote response times while maintaining a high level of accuracy and supporting profitable business growth.
Champion automation, digital manufacturing initiatives, AI-driven estimating tools, and continuous technology advancement.
Lead new product introduction efforts, first article inspection readiness (AS9102), engineering change management, and production launches.
Partner closely with Sales and customers to secure new business through strong manufacturing expertise, innovative solutions, and competitive proposals.
Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through coaching, succession planning, and clear accountability.
Evaluate and recommend capital investments that support capacity, capability, and long-term growth while ensuring strong returns on investment.
Serve as the senior engineering representative during customer, regulatory, and quality audits.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience leading engineering teams within aerospace precision machining or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Track record of managing engineering organizations that support complex manufacturing operations and significant business growth.
Strong expertise in CNC machining, GD&T, AS9100, AS9102, ITAR compliance, and manufacturing cost estimating.
Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site teams while driving process improvements, operational excellence, and organizational change.
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience partnering across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Executive Leadership.
U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR requirements.
What's on Offer
Base Salary Compensation up to $210,000
3 weeks PTO
401K Match
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Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: General Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Delta
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Connor Whitman
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Delta, OH |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $180,000–$210,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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