Engineering Manager

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Base Pay Range

$120,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

Overview

The Engineering function at Smiths Interconnect Canada delivers innovative solutions in rugged photonics and advanced micro‑electronics for commercial, defense and aerospace applications. The Engineering Manager will lead the Montréal rugged photonics department, establishing engineering strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement and technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and develop the Montréal rugged photonics Engineering Department, providing strategic leadership for photonics products and advanced micro‑electronics assembly technologies.
• Lead employees through a performance management and development process that engages contributions through goal setting, feedback and development planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to plan and execute staffing decisions that sustain technical competitiveness.
• Establish local department goals in alignment with site management, manufacturing teams and the Global Engineering Director.
• Manage resource capacity, including assignments, training, leave management, and administer continuous performance review programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity.
• Work with Operations to integrate manufacturing processes into new designs and technologies, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with business needs.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Use data‑driven approaches to monitor process performance and identify trends.
• Prepare reports and present findings to senior management.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance product and production capabilities.
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Develop a long‑term technology roadmap for rugged photonics components (multi‑lane digital and analog transceivers), focusing on innovation in materials, manufacturing processes, and product design.
• Monitor progress of NPI projects, confer with team leaders and engineers, and ensure development progresses according to schedule.
• Collaborate with external partners (e.g., universities) to support long‑term technical roadmaps and manage intellectual property from these partnerships.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are mitigated.
• Manage and review activities, budgets, costs, and forecasts to track progress toward goal.
• Prepare periodic operating reports highlighting innovation, team performance, and resilience.
• Lead process improvement projects from concept to implementation.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance and participation in all Smiths Health and Safety programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Ensure processes meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., ITAR, CGP, MIL standards).
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Additional Information – Controlled Goods and Technology

In this position you will handle highly confidential equipment and technologies, including technical data classified as controlled goods. The role requires compliance with the Defence Production Act (DPA) and the Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR) under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP). A security assessment will be conducted by the Company’s designated official in accordance with CGP and DPA requirements, including verification of citizenship or permanent resident status, a criminal record check, and other necessary security checks. Unauthorized disclosure of controlled goods is a criminal offense under Canadian law.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Engineering, and Management

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