Manager, Electrical Engineering

Description

Scope :

Leadership and management of the Electrical / Electronics Engineers at Ultra Maritime Canada. Transverse relationship with personnel based in other Ultra Maritime Line of Business in the US and UK to ensure synergy of functional processes.

Functional Leadership & Resource Management

Lead and manage a team of engineers, designers, technicians, and technologists within the assigned discipline.

Allocate resources to multiple concurrent projects, ensuring the right skill sets are available when needed.

Maintain staffing balance to support project priorities while developing core functional discipline technical capabilities.

Ensure all staff are fully trained on UM processes and tools.

In collaboration with Project Manager, Project Engineering Lead, monitor the technical quality and on-time delivery of all engineering work produced by the function.

Support recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship, and career growth of team members.

Ensure functional department utilization meets or exceeds utilization targets.

Foster a high-performance culture that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.

Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the function, including defect rates, schedule adherence, design quality, and team utilization. Report performance trends to leadership and project stakeholders.

Technical Oversight & Project Contribution

Review and approve key outputs such as models, system architectures, schematics, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Dedicate approximately 20% of time to direct project contribution, especially on high-priority technical tasks, design reviews, integration activities, and technical risk resolution.

Actively participate in system and peer reviews to guide technical decisions and ensure design robustness.

Review and authorize cost / effort estimates in support of bids & proposals, project planning, and engineering change order development.

Quality Improvement & Assurance

Track function specific process maturity and gaps, implement new processes and procedures to fill gaps and ensure consistent delivery of outputs.

Contribute to cross-functional processes and procedures.

Launch and manage improvement initiatives focused on increasing the quality, consistency, and robustness of engineering outputs (e.g., standardizing drawings, checklists, and workflows).

Collaborate closely with the Design Assurance and Quality team to align processes, mitigate recurring issues, and meet compliance requirements.

Promote best practices in engineering execution, including effective documentation, peer reviews, and validation protocols.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Act as the functional lead for critical issue resolution, especially in cases involving their engineering domain.

Work in close coordination with the Chief Engineer to investigate, analyze, and resolve complex failures or systemic challenges.

Facilitate and lead root cause analyses (RCAs), support post-incident corrective actions, and embed lessons learned into future designs and processes.

Digitalization & Innovation

Drive digital transformation within the department in collaboration with the Chief Engineer and R&D, including implementation of model-based engineering, automation tools, simulation frameworks, and digital transformation strategies.

Evaluate and introduce technologies that reduce development cycle time, improve design quality, or enhance cross-functional integration.

Encourage bottom-up innovation and experimentation to solve technical or operational challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Actively collaborate with Project Managers to align task ownership, schedules, and resourcing in a matrixed environment.

Support Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability, parts availability, obsolescence management, and in on-going technical supplier discussions.

Support Operations by resolving build issues, improving engineering documentation, and addressing non-conformances.

Contribute to lifecycle cost reduction initiatives through technical input and design changes.

Function-Specific Focus Areas :

Establish & Maintain an ECAD database & toolset across the Canadian Line of Business.

Ensure all analysis tools and models are properly documented and verified / validated Improve test and validation coverage across hardware components.

Ensure all Electrical Engineering design work adheres to company processes and policies.

Assist as necessary with design of analog / digital circuits, PCB layout, testing & evaluation of CCAs.

Role Requirements :

Experience of leading multiple medium size Electrical / Electronics Engineering teams.

Detailed knowledge of Electrical / Electronics Engineering aspects preferably in the defence sector.

Experience in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and senior management.

Experience across the whole project lifecycle, from bids and proposals through to in-service support.

The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Qualifications / Skills :

Degree level (or equivalent experience) in Electrical / Electronics Engineering discipline.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Breadth of exposure to the following types of electronics skills and tools :

• Analog and digital design.
• Experience with DSP applications.
• PCB layout and proficiency in ECAD tools.
• FPGA design using VHDL

Use of standard office tools and experience of engineering tools such as DOORS, UML tools, ERP, ECAD, and Configuration Management tools.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 9+ years of experience within a relevant complex engineering environment and 1+ years leadership experience.

May be required to maintain security clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company : Ultra Maritime