Electrical Engineering Manager

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Electrical Engineering Department and ensure on-time delivery of power-generation and energy-storage solutions.

The role entails policy development, design review, staff leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and product quality.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in electrical engineering with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Two to three years experience managing a team of electrical designers/engineers.
• P.Eng designation or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with CSA, NEC, NFPA, UL and related electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate the Electrical Engineering Department activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for efficient department operation.
• Coordinate and review technical work of the department and applications group.
• Prepare monthly management reports on department activities.
• Participate in production and milestone management meetings.
• Track engineering deliverables and timelines to meet project schedules.
• Review SLDs and submittals for customer approval.
• Provide external technical support to customers through field visits and design reviews.
• Interview, hire, and oversee training of staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ITP development.
• Develop ITPs in line with QA and product functions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Education

College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

University degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng designation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.

AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.

Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project.

Our in-house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision-built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust.

At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Manager’s primary function is to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities of the Electrical Engineering Department.

Job Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• 1. Plan, organize direct, control, and evaluate the activities of the Electrical Engineering Department.
• 2. Develop, implement, and monitor policies, standards, procedures, and work instructions to ensure the Engineering Department runs efficiently, cost-effective, and on schedule.
• 3. Assign, coordinate, and review the technical work of the department and applications group.
• 4. Develop and prepare regular monthly management reports on department activities.
• 5. Participate in production and milestone management meetings.
• 6. Track and manage work order engineering deliverables and timelines.
• 7. Review Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and submittals for customer approval
• 8. Provide external technical support to new and existing customers through field visits, customer meetings, and design reviews.
• 9. Interview, hire, evaluate, and oversee training of staff.
• 10. Participate in the development and implementation of the continuous improvement methodology.
• 11. Develop ITP’s in accordance with quality assurance and product functions.

Job Specific Requirements:

• 1. College Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or University graduate of Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2. 2-3 years experience managing a team of Electrical Designers/Engineers
• 3. Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or equivalent is preferred
• 4. Experience with relevant electrical codes and standards (CSA, NEC, NFPA, UL, etc.)
• 5. Expert with AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
• 6. Working experience working with ERP systems, Infor Visual preferred
• 7. Self-motivated with strong organizational and leadership skills.
• 8. Must have a valid drivers license and the ability to travel primarily in North America but potentially

Other Requirements:

• 1. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• 2. Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services provided to our customers.
• 3. Produce quality work (on-spec., on-time, on-budget).
• 4. Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
• 5. Work well within a team environment.
• 6. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• 7. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• 8. Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work area.

AVL Manufacturing offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. overall compensation for this role is a guideline and may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.