Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design) at Pack-Smart Inc. Automation

Company Overview

At Pack-Smart Inc. Automation, creativity and innovation are at our core. We’re a global leader in high-speed automation solutions for the packaging, print, and converting industries. For over two decades, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence with a focus on quality, speed, and precision. Our collaborative culture is built on empowering diverse perspectives, fostering learning, and creating inclusive opportunities for all team members. Pack-Smart Inc. automated equipment is designed, built, and shipped from our manufacturing facility in Concord, Ontario!

Job title: Engineering Manager (Mechanical Design) — Lead, Develop, and Elevate a High-Performance Design Team

Job description:

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who is ready to step out of day-to-day design work and into a full leadership role within Pack-Smart’s mechanical engineering department. This position is ideal for a senior mechanical designer with extensive automation experience who now wants to lead people, guide technical direction, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization.

In this role, you will oversee the full mechanical design function—from technical planning and resource management to coaching designers, improving processes, and ensuring that our equipment meets Pack-Smart’s standards of innovation, speed, and precision. You will partner with cross-functional teams, remove roadblocks, and create an environment where engineers can perform at their highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of mechanical design engineers (junior, intermediate, senior, etc).
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide career development guidance.
• Build a high-performance team culture centered on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and talent development for the mechanical engineering department.

Technical Direction & Design Excellence

• Provide strategic technical oversight.
• Review designs to meet Pack-Smart’s standards for quality, manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews, offering guidance grounded in strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Set and maintain best practices for CAD modeling, GD&T, documentation, and engineering calculations.

Project & Resource Management

• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple automation projects.
• Set priorities, manage timelines, and ensure engineering deliverables are executed effectively.
• Oversee engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and ensure smooth documentation flow.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, controls, manufacturing, and procurement to align with project milestones.

Process Improvement & Operational Leadership

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows, design processes, and documentation standards.
• Implement systems that increase team productivity, reduce rework, and streamline communication.
• Support company-wide initiatives such as standardization, modular design, and design-for-manufacturing.
• You will manage a team of up to 10 individuals.

Qualifications:

Required

• 7+ years of experience as a mechanical designer in automation, robotics, packaging machinery, or custom machine building.
• Strong leadership ability with either informal or formal team-leading experience.
• Deep understanding of CAD (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T, pneumatics, servo systems, and mechanical fundamentals.
• Proven ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and solve cross-functional challenges.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and decision-making skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience overseeing engineering processes or project coordination.
• Familiarity with PDM systems and structured document control.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or process improvement methodologies.

Why Join Pack-Smart Inc.?

• We Care for YOU: We focus on developing, empowering, and energizing our team through coaching, treat days and team events.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Enjoy a competitive starting salary, paid vacation, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and numerous store discounts.
• Modern Work Environment: Experience a safe and dynamic workplace that emphasizes inclusion, learning, and collaboration.
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and a passion for advancing the world through technology.
• Mentorship and Growth: Learn directly from leaders who are invested in your success, providing hands-on guidance, career development opportunities, and the support you need to reach your full potential.

Location:

Our headquarters is based in Concord, Ontario. A hub for advanced manufacturing with access to urban amenities, close to highway 400 and 407. There is free parking available on-site. Our facility is clean with great lighting, fostering innovation and collaboration!

Ready to Engineer the Impossible?

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.

Apply now, and let’s engineer a better future together!

Learn more at: https://packsmartinc.com

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