Manager, Electromechanical Production

Manager, Electromechanical Production

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa™ family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS™ Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink™ Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Manger for our Electromechanical Production team.

What will you be doing?

• Lead all electromechanical manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure products are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Develop and execute production plans that align with customer schedules, business priorities, and operational capacity.
• Ensure production objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure manufacturing resources, equipment, tooling, and personnel are effectively utilized.
• Balance production priorities across multiple programs and product lines.
• Lead daily production meetings and establish clear operational priorities.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the electromechanical Production team.
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Develop succession plans and identify training requirements to support business growth.
• Ensure employees possess the appropriate certifications, qualifications, and competencies for assigned work.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to develop realistic production schedules.
• Identify capacity constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor work-in-progress, production backlog, and resource allocation.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner with the Quality team to investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor quality metrics including defects, rework, first-pass yield, and customer returns.
• Drive root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

What do we need from you?

• Experience working in a supervisory, coaching or management role with complex mechanical assemblies, electrical assemblies, fabrication and similar manufacturing technologies.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of electromechanical components, systems, and assembly techniques.
• Strong understanding of production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and manufacturing best practices.
• Extensive experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the compensation range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.