Engineering Team Leader (PET HR)

Husky; Bolton; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies TM is seeking a design team leader to plan, organize and lead a team for new product development in Bolton, Ontario. You will ensure adherence to the Product Development Process, Husky Standards and Stage Gate, while estimating effort, cost and managing time, cost and quality targets.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering, strong leadership and project management experience, and the ability to mentor and develop staff. Join a growth-oriented team with a strong culture.

Qualifications

• Post secondary engineering degree or 5–10 years of equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Previous project management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team for new product development per processes.
• Estimate effort and cost; ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Improve processes through metrics and root cause analysis.
• Support Sales and Service with technical guidance.

Skills

Product Development Process

Stage Gate

Leadership

Quality function deployment

Time management

Communication skills

Education

University engineering degree

Job description

Husky Technologies TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly,Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Plan, organize and lead a design team for new product development with adherence to Product Development Process, Husky Standards and Stage Gate. Responsibilities include estimating effort and cost and ensuring delivery meets time, cost and quality targets. Implementation of continuous improvement activities including metrics, root cause analysis and implementation of improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of engineering design team through Product Development Process. Specifically, supervising and supporting team members regarding:
• Marketing support, product definition, specification, scoping and VOC
• Concept development, evaluation and recommendation
• Risk mitigation through past service issue research, risk identification and formal DFMEA
• System level design with high attention to detail and adherence to Husky standards
• Engineering analysis using hand calculation, spreadsheet and CAE formats
• Design exectution with high attention to detail in engineering quality
• Preparation for Product Release Process
• Team member development through: providing challenging goals, coaching, mentoring, providing technical leadership opportunity, performance management, individual development planning, interviewing and hirin g
• Team support in developing innovative environment; both formal (tools) and informal
• Development of open communication amongst team, across disciplines, outside engineering
• Project and resource plan development
• Proactive management of project budgets, status, execution timeline and mitigation as required
• Proactive communication of team status to management
• Continuous development of team output to a high quality standard
• Weekly facilitation of team design reviews and team planning whiteboards
• Technical support for Sales and Service

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Product Development Process, Stage Gate, Husky Standards
• Understands Quality function deployment processes
• Strong knowledge of specific supporting discipline
• Strong knowledge of Husky products and customer base
• Strong project, time management skills and ability to delegate tasks and projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop/mentor a team
• Strong decision-making and judgment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation)
• Strong sense of integrity
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and embraces changing priorities
• Post secondary education (University engineering degree preferred), or 5-10 years of equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Previous project management experience an asset

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies TM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion ofany disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.