Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris WESCAM in Waterdown, Ontario, seeks a Manager, Mechanical Engineering (L5) to lead a high‑performing team designing opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to production. You will provide technical leadership and oversee design reviews to ensure robust mechanical integrity.

Key duties include developing processes, mentoring staff, estimating costs and schedules, and ensuring production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years related experience, or Graduate Degree with 7+ years experience.
• Ontario pay range provided in posting: CAD 126,500–176,500.
• Experience in opto-mechanical design and SolidWorks.
• Strong leadership, communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering team and drive design integrity.
• Provide technical leadership for mechanical subsystems.
• Oversee design reviews and production readiness.
• Develop and maintain design processes and standards.
• Estimate costs and schedules for work packages.

Skills

Management leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Opto-mechanical design

Materials science

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris WESCAM in Waterdown, Ontario, seeks a Manager, Mechanical Engineering (L5) to lead a high‑performing team designing opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems from concept to production. You will provide technical leadership and oversee design reviews to ensure robust mechanical integrity.

Key duties include developing processes, mentoring staff, estimating costs and schedules, and ensuring production readiness.