About the client:

Our client, a leading Canadian company based in British Columbia, specializes in building automation systems and has grown into a global leader, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across sectors like commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and leisure.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in hardware development.
• Guide the team in the application of advanced technology and engineering principles to meet project and customer requirements.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation and accurate definition of all products.
• Oversee and direct technology research, investigations, and innovation.
• Manage and mentor team members, including performance evaluations, salary reviews, and career development planning.
• Lead recruitment efforts in collaboration with Human Resources for full-time, part-time, contract, and co-op roles.
• Establish and manage the budget for the Hardware functional group.
• Offer consultative input into project timelines and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Audit development teams to ensure quality and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in development methodologies, tools, and best practices aligned with corporate and customer needs.
• Track and report on performance metrics for hardware development efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain processes related to Design for Excellence (DFX), including:
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Design for Test (DFT)
• Design for Reliability (DFR)
• Design for Supply Chain (DFSC)
• Apply reliability engineering techniques such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and HALT.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or equivalent experience; specialization in Mechatronics preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Deep understanding of technical challenges and trends in the hardware engineering field.
• Experience establishing engineering processes that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Salary and benefits: Up to $120k Paid Vacation Health Benefits