Design Engineering Manager

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering association is seeking a team manager for structural designers in Cambridge, Canada. This role involves ensuring engineering accuracy and code compliance while driving improvements in design quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of engineering experience with strong leadership and SolidWorks expertise, as well as knowledge of structural design codes. This is an opportunity to lead a collaborative team focused on high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years engineering experience, including 3+ years in management.
• Strong SolidWorks expertise in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of structural design codes, metal fabrication, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of structural designers.
• Review and approve SolidWorks models and structural drawings.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Drive process improvements, design standards, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership skills

SolidWorks expertise

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred)

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

You will manage a team of structural designers, ensure engineering accuracy and code compliance, and drive continuous improvement in design quality, speed, and efficiency. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of structural designers.
• Review and approve SolidWorks models and structural drawings.
• Complete P.Eng. stamping and field reviews for Ontario projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Drive process improvements, design standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Permitting teams.
• Oversee ECNs, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and documentation control.
• Support production accuracy and troubleshoot design issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• 8+ years engineering experience, including 3+ years in management.
• Strong SolidWorks expertise in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of structural design codes, metal fabrication, and construction.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred), MS Office, MS Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.