Engineering Manager

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Stock Option Plan

Professional development

Job summary

Kinitics Automation in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead hardware and R&D teams for SMA-based actuation systems in demanding industrial apps. This on-site role centers on keeping programs on track and aligning internal teams to deliver complex projects.

You will guide electro-mechanical designs, lead cross-functional engineers, manage timelines and budgets, and support pilot deployments in the field. Base salary 115k–140k CAD plus ESOP.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, technical project management, and product design.
• Experience managing hardware, industrial, or R&D teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership that aligns teams and maintains momentum.

Responsibilities

• Guide electro-mechanical product designs through every phase of its lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on SMA-based motion control products.
• Manage timelines, budgets, priorities, and cross-functional coordination across R&D and commercialization.
• Support pilot deployments, remotely and in the field.
• Improve engineering processes, reporting and team execution against high technical standards.

Skills

Engineering management

Project management

Hardware development

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Engineering Manager

Vancouver, BC | Full-time | On-site

Base salary: $115,000-$140,000 CAD + ESOP

Kinitics Automation is scaling advanced SMA-based actuation systems for demanding industrial applications. We are expanding our product lines and need a leader who can manage technical teams to bring engineered-product concepts to reality. This role is a fit for someone who enjoys building structure inside a fast-moving engineering environment. You'll help keep programs on track, align internal teams, and support the delivery of complex R&D and commercialization projects. Opportunities to take a hands-on role exist for those that posses design acumen in mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Why this role matters

As we expand production and deployments, execution becomes a competitive advantage. You'll help ensure the engineering organization can deliver reliably while conforming to the standards required for industrial-grade products.

What you'll do

• Guide electro-mechanical product designs through every phase of its lifecycle.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary engineering teams working on SMA-based motion control products.
• Manage timelines, budgets, priorities, and cross-functional coordination across R&D and commercialization efforts.
• Support pilot deployments, both remotely and in the field
• Improve engineering processes, reporting, and team execution against demanding technical standards.

What we're looking for

• Background in engineering, technical project management, and product design.
• Experience managing projects, deliverables, and technical teams in hardware, industrial, or R&D settings.
• Strong organizational ability and comfort operating across multiple priorities.
• A practical leadership style with the ability to create alignment and momentum.

Nice to have

• Experience with hardware development cycles, pilot programs, or manufacturing scale-up.
• Familiarity with industrial customers or regulated technical environments.

Why Kinitics

• Extended health, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Stock Option Plan.
• Professional development support.
• A high-trust, engineering-driven culture with regular team events.