Engineering Manager

POSITION: Engineering Manager
LOCATION: London, ON (onsite position)

Our client is an OEM that designs and builds highly automated industrial equipment and engineers intelligent, robotics-integrated processing systems and they are on the hunt for a new Engineering Manager to build a new product line and take it from concept to launch.

This role is ideal for a hands-on technical people leader with strong cross-discipline experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, and software integration who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing product line!

MUST HAVE: previous people leadership experience of a minimum team size of 3 and proven product development/NPI experience (from concept to launch).

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical direction for multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee full product development from concept, to testing and launch.
• Approve architecture, design reviews, documentation, and technical decisions.
• Support troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Manage external engineering partners and ensure deliverable quality.
• Mentor engineers and support team capability growth.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Experience leading engineering teams within automation, machinery, or integrated systems - previous people leadership experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of system-level design across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Solid problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Experience with tools such as SolidWorks; knowledge of controls/PLC platforms is an asset.

Compensation package includes:

• Base salary based on experience in the ~140-150K range (negotiable)
• Performance bonus
• Benefits (100% employer paid!)
• RRSP matching program.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online.

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