Manager - Industrial Engineering

At CAE, our manufacturing teams play a key role in transforming innovative concepts into advanced products.

In this strategic role, you will lead a multi-year manufacturing transformation, focused on modernizing operations, improving flow, and enhancing overall performance.

You will work in a complex and fast-paced environment where leadership and operational excellence are critical.

• Redesign workspaces, production cells and logistics areas.
• Support transformation projects across manufacturing, assembly and testing.

• Develop and deploy standard work and planning processes.
• Support digital manufacturing tools rollout (MES, digital instructions).

• Improve internal logistics and material handling.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives.

• Implement Lean principles across operations.
• Develop and maintain operational KPIs.

• Lead and develop industrial engineering teams.
• Ensure alignment between Engineering, Supply Chain and Production.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in leadership and transformation initiatives.

• Experience in manufacturing transformation programs.
• Lean / Six Sigma expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Team leadership and development experience.

• Group insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Group RRSP
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Sabbatical leave
• Enhanced parental leave

• High-impact transformation environment
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Collaborative workplace
• Flexible working conditions

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At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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