Head of Engineering

Thomson Technology Power Systems ULC; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Langley, BC, is seeking an engineering leader to head a multidisciplinary team responsible for switchgear and power distribution products. Based in Langley, this role focuses on people leadership, technical oversight, and delivering engineering projects aligned with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.

You will collaborate across PM, R&D, Production, and Supply Chain to drive performance and continuous improvement, building capability and applying Regal Rexnord

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• P.Eng. certification, BC preferred.
• 10+ years in switchgears and power distribution products.
• 7+ years leadership in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Subject matter expert in switchgear products.
• Knowledge of switchgear standards (UL/CSA/ANSI NEC/CEC).
• Familiar with CAD tools; change management processes.
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP experience (SAP or equivalent).
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical engineering team.
• Own engineering execution for custom-engineered and standard products.
• Provide technical oversight for switchgear and distribution products.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Partner with Plant Manager and cross-functional teams on priorities.
• Establish engineering best practices, design guidelines and documentation.
• Assist New Product Development with technical reviews.
• Drive cost reduction, standardization, manufacturability and lead time.
• Resolve complex technical, quality and field issues via root-cause analysis.
• Oversee test plans, validation procedures and design verification.
• Support customer engagements including FAT and issue resolution.
• Manage workload, priorities, resources; ensure safety compliance.
• Define and track KPIs to leaders and teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with Regal Rexnord values.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

P.Eng. certification (BC)

Tools

CAD tools

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position

Head of Engineering, Switchgear

Reports directly to: Plant Manager

Function: Manufacturing & Operations

Location: Langley, BC, Canada

The opportunity

Thomson Power Systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems with over 50 years of industry experience. We are seeking a talented Engineering Manager to lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting custom-engineered switchgear, control panels, and electrical distribution products. Based in Langley, BC, this role is responsible for people leadership, technical oversight, and the execution of engineering projects aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities. The Engineering Manager will collaborate closely with Project Management, Quoting, R&D, Production, RBS, and Supply Chain to drive performance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement through the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to contribute to a fast-growing organization and build a long-term career.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers and designers, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career development.
• Own engineering execution for custom-engineered and standard products, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and meets quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight and decision-making authority for switchgears, control panels, and electrical distribution products.
• Ensure customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards are fully understood and incorporated into designs.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives and production capacity.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, standard work, design guidelines, and documentation processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Assist New Product Development (NPD) initiatives with technical reviews and support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, design standardization, manufacturability, and lead time reduction.
• Lead the resolution of complex technical, quality, and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee development and maintenance of test plans, validation procedures, and design verification activities.
• Support customer engagements, including technical reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and issue resolution.
• Manage departmental workload, priorities, and resource allocation to meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, safety requirements, and applicable engineering standards and codes.
• Define, track, and communicate key performance metrics to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Build organizational capability by fostering a high-performance culture grounded in Regal Rexnord values and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional engineering certification (P.Eng.), preferably in British Columbia.
• 10+ years of technical experience in switchgears and power distribution products.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering or comparable technical roles within a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
• Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in switchgear products.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable switchgear standards, including UL 891, UL 1066, UL 1558, CSA C22.2, ANSI C37.20.2, UL 1008, ANSI/IEEE C37.04 & C37.06 and NEC/CEC.
• Familiar with CAD tools and engineering change management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of ERP (e.g. SAP or equivalent).
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with result driven mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional fluency in English.
• Strong cross-functional leadership capability, including managing direct reports and driving strategic growth initiatives within a highly matrixed organization.
• Customer-focused decision-making grounded in value creation and long-term partnerships.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Diversity
• Engagement & Inclusion
• Customer Success
• Innovation with Purpose
• Continuous Improvement
• Performance
• Passion to Win ...with a Sense of Urgency