Reporting to the Director of Design, the Design Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Norstar Industries Ltd. is a family-owned manufacturer located just outside of Rosenort, MB. At Norstar, we build conveyance equipment for the agriculture, agri-industrial and industrial markets. Norstar is also the home of the U-Drain™ floor drainage system. Our purpose is to build innovative solutions that help build and feed the world.
Norstar prides itself in providing market-leading products that are exceptional on every level. To do this, we need an exceptional team! We are now seeking an experienced DESIGN LEAD to join our Design team.
Project Management:
- Receive project priorities and direction from the Director of Design; assign design and drafting projects to the drafting team
- Establish clear project milestones, timelines, and due dates using visible tracking tools such as Gantt charts
- Conduct daily progress reviews with team members to ensure timelines are met and provide weekly progress reports to the Director of Design
Design Team Oversight:
- Conduct daily check-ins with each team member to monitor workload, offer support and resolve issues
- Provide hands-on design guidance, technical support and constructive feedback to help team members produce high-quality work.
- Menor team members to foster professional growth and team cohesion.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for all drafting staff.
- Collaborate with HR and the Director of Design in the recruitment and hiring of new drafting team members.
Facilitate Design & Stakeholder Communication:
- Assist the Director of Design in organizing and facilitating project meetings that include the design team, sales, production and company management.
- Ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aligned on project goals, timelines and feasibility.
- Receive project priorities and direction from the Director of Design; assign design and drafting projects to the drafting team.
Design Quality Control:
- Work alongside the Director of Design to establish, refine and enforce Norstar’s design protocols and documentation standards
- Communicate design standards to the drafting team and ensure ongoing compliance
- Conduct regular design reviews to verify that all work meets quality, functionality and manufacturability standards.
Requirements
- Completion of a Mechanical Technology program would be a strong asset
- Previous experience with 3D CAD Design and Autodesk Inventor. Note: AutoCAD experience alone will not be sufficient enough for this position.
- Experience in management or supervising a team is required
- Experience with grain handling equipment a strong asset
- Strong computer skills (specifically within MS Office programs and Autodesk Inventor)
- An understanding of basic manufacturing principles. Previous manufacturing and design experiences will be considered an asset
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently in a busy environment
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
Norstar offers a competitive starting wage, comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.
Interested candidates can submit their resumes via email to our Human Resources Manager. We thank all those who are interested, however; only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview. YOU MUST BE A CURRENT RESIDENT OF MANITOBA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. The employee will be required to work on-site daily.
At Norstar, we are an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Norstar is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We succeed together! Join our team and experience the opportunities, growth and excitement that Norstar has to offer!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- We are located 35 minutes from Winnipeg, are you able to reliably commute to our location?
- Do you reside in Manitoba?
Work Location: In person
