Manager, Engineering

I.M.P. Group International Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

Personal days

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence in Halifax, Canada, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers supporting military, government, and commercial aerospace programs. You will drive safe, compliant execution of fleet sustainment, modification, and technical investigations while maintaining a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires a broad background in aerospace engineering, leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Eligibility to obtain a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or a related technical environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical organizations.
• Experience supporting aircraft sustainment, modification, modernization, or certification programs.
• Working knowledge of military and/or civil airworthiness regulations.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, systems, engineering analysis methods, and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical risk and supporting regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering personnel to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Establish performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and professional development activities.
• Plan and manage engineering resources to effectively meet program and business demands.
• Monitor team workload and allocate resources to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Monitor and manage engineering performance using established KPIs and metrics.
• Promote the application of effective project management practices throughout the organization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, regulatory authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, program reviews, and audits as required.
• Coordinate engineering activities with other departments to support organizational objectives.
• Review and approve statements of work, engineering estimates, and resource requirements.
• Support proposal development, business capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Engineering management

Aerospace engineering

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Project management

Customer engagement

Health & safety

CGP/ITAR eligibility

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (asset)

P.Eng designation (asset)

Job description

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Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager leads a team of engineering professionals and provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for engineering teams supporting military, government, and commercial aerospace programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective execution of engineering activities related to fleet sustainment, aircraft modification and modernization, technical investigations, and engineering support services.

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering personnel to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
• Establish performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and professional development activities
• Plan and manage engineering resources to effectively meet program and business demands
• Monitor team workload and allocate resources to ensure efficient execution of work
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives
• Monitor and manage engineering performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
• Promote the application of effective project management practices throughout the organization
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, regulatory authorities, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, program reviews, and audits as required
• Coordinate engineering activities with other departments to support organizational objectives
• Review and approve statements of work, engineering estimates, and resource requirements
• Support proposal development, business capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives
• Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering from an accredited university. A Master's degree is considered an asset. Eligibility to obtain a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or a related technical environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical organizations.
• Experience supporting aircraft sustainment, modification, modernization, or certification programs.
• Working knowledge of military and/or civil airworthiness regulations.
• Working knowledge of Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP) is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, systems, engineering analysis methods, technical documentation, and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical risk and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience with project management principles, resource planning, and budget management.
• Strong business acumen and customer engagement skills.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to occupational health, safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Ensure all work activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances .

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3paidpersonal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.