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Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Supervisor
@ Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
Windsor, Ontario
Overview
Porter Engineered Systems, a division of Pangeo Group, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (or Supervisor) to lead plant manufacturing and process engineering, drive continuous improvement and launches, and manage the engineering team in Windsor, Ontario. The role requires a degree, IATF 16949 experience and lean or Six Sigma skills, with a salary of CAD $110,000 to $135,000 plus bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead manufacturing and process engineering improvements at the plant
- Plan product launches with Program Management
- Manage and develop the manufacturing engineering team
- Oversee equipment selection, maintenance and root-cause analysis
- Handle critical escalations and communicate plans to executives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering
- Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Proficient in GD&T and blueprint reading
- Proficient in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Five or more years leading a manufacturing engineering function (manager level)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, overtime |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
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Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
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Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of the art equipment in the fabrication, assembly of products and monitoring of processes at the Westfield, Indiana plant. Our commitment to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process monitoring and preventative maintenance programs ensures that our products meet and exceed automotive customer’s expectations. P.L. Porter pioneered the first hydraulic seat recliners for the aviation industry in 1947. Over the years, product applications spread into the furniture, medical seating and industrial markets. In 1977, Porter entered the automotive market with infinitely adjustable mechanical seat recliners in General Motors full-size car lines. Since then, Porter has extended the application of Porter technology to over thirty different vehicle platforms with most major automotive manufacturers around the world. In 1999 the assets of P.L. Porter Automotive Co. were acquired by Middlemarket Capital Management Company and were combined with Kadee Metalfab LLC to form Porter Group LLC. This combination of mechanical innovation and manufacturing strength allows Porter Group to design and manufacture more comprehensive solutions for adjustment and structural systems. In 2014 Porter was acquired by Pangeo Corporation. The acquisition allows for vertical integration with castings, injection molding, stampings, precision turning, machining and coating with LCC capability.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 2000 E. 196th Street, Westfield, Indiana, US
- 2800 Livernois Rd, Suite 210, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
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- Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group
- Porter Systems Inc.
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Porter Systems offers our technical teams the most modern and capable tools for design, analysis, prototype and testing to support robust solutions with rapid time to market. Porter has a legacy of product innovation that has lead to over 70 active product patents. Porter has also implemented Team Center Engineering PLM software giving us a leading edge in the industry. Porter Systems manufacturing employs state of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Westfield, Indiana |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for manufacturing and process engineering at the plant, and for the continuous improvement work that meets production, quality and budget goals. The role manages the manufacturing engineering team, works with Program Management on launches, and makes the technical decisions on equipment, tooling and process.
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing and Process Engineering
- Lead the development, evaluation and implementation of manufacturing processes and techniques that raise productivity and quality while reducing cost.
- Collaborate with Program Managers on product launches: equipment and tooling planning, floor layout, lean manufacturing implementation, and initial production planning.
- Own the technical documentation released to the floor, and keep it current as processes change.
- Partner with the Production team on continuous improvement, including reducing manufacturing overhead and headcount requirements.
- Improve supply chain efficiency, logistics and inventory turns alongside Materials and Logistics.
- Partner with Quality Assurance so processes meet or exceed IATF 16949 requirements and customer specifications.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles and solutions such as automation and process flexibility to eliminate waste, reduce variability and scrap, and improve first-time quality.
- Oversee the selection, acquisition and maintenance of manufacturing equipment against operational goals.
- Make the technical decisions on equipment purchases, and keep downtime low through effective maintenance planning.
- Support runoff and commissioning of new equipment, and lead root-cause analysis on tooling and equipment failures that stop production.
- Act as the primary point of contact for critical internal and external escalations, develop actionable solutions for red issues, and communicate the plan to executive management.
- Lead, staff and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
- Build standards, checklists and documented processes so the work does not depend on one person.
- Own engineering safety performance under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS and WSIB requirements.
- Ownership mentality: takes responsibility for results and keeps the team aligned on them.
- Data-informed decisions: decides from production and quality data rather than opinion.
- Team-first problem solving: works openly across departments, contributes to a high performing team, and stays steady under pressure.
- Participates in the Open-Door Resolution Process, follows all Company safety procedures, and models PES's operational procedures and policies.
- Ensures suppliers work safely in operations work areas and zones when applicable.
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner and maintains peer relationships.
- Other duties as required.
The role is posted at two levels with the same scope and the same reporting line. The difference is years of experience, and the title is set to match the candidate.
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in automotive.
- 2+ years leading engineers or technicians.
- Has run process improvement and launch support work under a manager's direction.
- 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in automotive.
- 5+ years leading a manufacturing engineering function.
- Has owned capital equipment decisions and customer escalations directly.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working to IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies.
- Proficient in GD&T and reading blueprints.
- Proficient in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or a similar methodology.
- Open to travel for site support or technology evaluations, and flexible to resolve urgent production issues or meet deadlines after hours.
- Experience manufacturing powertrain and transmission components and mechanical subsystems.
- CNC machining, metal forming, heat treat, and the aluminum die cast process.
- Familiar with assembly cells, presses, robots, CNC machining centres, pumps, compressors, cutters and grinders, and the associated tooling and fixturing; Microsoft Office and internal databases and software.
- Program launch: launches delivered on time and on budget.
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness): uptime and productivity across the equipment base.
- Scrap rate: reduction in defects and waste, overall and by line.
- Downtime: downtime percentage, equipment MTBF and MTTR.
- Cycle time: throughput and efficiency improvement.
- Cost savings: annual cost reduction and efficiency improvement delivered.
Under the general direction of the Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager works independently and confers regularly with division and corporate employees, contractors, customers and suppliers. Travel and overtime may be required to meet customer expectations. A valid driver's license and passport are required for travel. The role works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise.
Reporting and Employment Status:
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: Plant Manager
Status: Full-time, permanent
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. This position is based at 6500 Cantelon Drive, Windsor, Ontario.
Compensation:CAD $110,000 to $135,000 plus bonus
Equal opportunity & accessibility
Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act.
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