Manager Engineering – Electrical

The Wohl Group; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in aerospace systems is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee a dynamic team dedicated to advancing aerospace technologies. This role involves guiding the design and development of electrical components for aircraft and defense systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. A competitive salary range of CAD 80-90k is offered, along with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, at least 8 years in leadership.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province.
• Strong knowledge of power and digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers across aerospace programs.
• Oversee design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design

FPGA applications

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our electrical design and development team in delivering cutting-edge aerospace systems. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and integration of electrical components and systems for aircraft, and defense platforms. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for innovation in aerospace technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers across multiple aerospace programs.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems including power and embedded electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineering.
• Ensure compliance with military and aerospace industry standards (DO-254, AS9100 etc.).
• Drive technical reviews, design validation, and product qualification processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and present technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province or territory.
• Strong knowledge of power and digital electronics, FPGA applications, PCB design, EMI/EMC, and system integration.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification and regulatory requirements (e.g. DO-254, AS9000) or automotive (e.g. ISO/TS16949, ISO26262)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in aerospace or defense industry preferred.
• Understanding of thermal and mechanical constraints in aerospace environments.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to following established processes and actively promotes a process-driven approach.
• Experience with direct customer communication
• Problem solving and process improvement experience (green / black belt, Kaizen etc.)

Why Join Us?

• Work on next-gen aerospace technologies.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and innovators.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Salary Range: $80-90k