Manager Engineering – Electrical

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical design and development team. This role involves overseeing the design and integration of electrical systems for aircraft and defense platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to innovation in aerospace technology. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration with top-tier engineers

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• At least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers across multiple aerospace programs.
• Oversee the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with military and aerospace industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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