Engineering Manager – Mechanical Systems & Product Development

Summit Water Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Water in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team and shape the next generation of packaged mechanical systems. You will oversee design, drawings and BOMs, while collaborating with production and procurement to drive cost-effective, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes practical design, close interaction with manufacturing and meaningful responsibility for how systems are designed and improved, including booster pumps and water

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally with an equipment manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pumps, piping and equipment fabrication.
• Experience with CAD design, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Proven ability to lead technical staff and manage multiple projects.
• Hands-on problem solving and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team responsible for equipment design, technical drawings, specifications and engineering support.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, including project quotations, customer submittals and production drawings.
• Standardize equipment designs, components and bills of materials to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost and quality.
• Improve existing systems and lead the development of new products, including booster pump packages and water treatment systems.
• Work closely with production, procurement, sales and suppliers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure engineering designs meet applicable technical standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawings

BOMs

Job description

Engineering Manager – Mechanical Systems & Product Development

Summit Water | Cambridge, Ontario

Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 plus performance bonus, benefits and RRSP matching

About Summit Water

Summit Water is a growing Canadian company specializing in pumps, water treatment and engineered mechanical systems. We design and manufacture packaged water reuse systems under our Net Zero Water brand and are expanding into new products and applications.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our small engineering team and help develop our next generation of packaged mechanical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys practical design, improving products and working closely with manufacturing. You will have meaningful responsibility for how our systems are designed, built and improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team responsible for equipment design, technical drawings, specifications and engineering support.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, including project quotations, customer submittals and production drawings.
• Standardize equipment designs, components and bills of materials to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost and quality.
• Improve existing systems and lead the development of new products, including booster pump packages and water treatment systems.
• Work closely with production, procurement, sales and suppliers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure engineering designs meet applicable technical standards and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; Ontario P.Eng. preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally with a manufacturer of packaged mechanical or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation and equipment fabrication.
• Experience with CAD design, engineering drawings, BOMs and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff and manage multiple projects.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience in packaged pumping systems, HVAC equipment, industrial process skids or water treatment equipment would be an asset. Direct water industry experience is not required.

Why Join Us?

Summit Water is expanding its engineered product offering, creating opportunities to develop new systems, introduce innovative designs and help shape the growth of our engineering department.

We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where good ideas can move quickly from design to production.