Manager, Systems Engineering

Matchtech Group; Chaudière-Appalaches; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks a Manager, Systems Engineering to lead the Canadian Coast Guard program’s design, development, integration and testing for six program icebreakers.

You will manage engineers and specialists, ensure CMS compliance, liaise with vendors, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Naval Architecture.
• 10+ years' experience in marine engineering or ship design.
• 5+ years' leadership experience.
• Experience with classification societies and flag states rules.
• Shipyard experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking capability.
• Fluent in French and English; English essential for interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Ensure compliance with CMS and relevant laws and standards.
• Liaise with vendors to meet technical specifications.
• Engage with technical disciplines for effective change management.
• Promote continuous improvement across the organization.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and report performance to senior management.
• Monitor project risks and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and participate in risk reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the the Manager, Systems Engineering, you will support the design, development, integration, and testing of the Canadian Coast Guard's future fleet of six Program Icebreakers. This role will manage a team of engineers and technical specialists. More specifically you will:

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  Manage a team of engineers and technical specialists.
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  Ensure compliance with and support the development of the Corporate Management System (CMS).
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  Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including the rules and regulations of classification societies, IMO, and Transport Canada.
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  Liaise directly with vendors to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
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  Engage with all technical disciplines to ensure effective management of technical changes.
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  Foster and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
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  Manage relationships with key stakeholders and act as a technical liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
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  Provide performance reports as required by senior management.
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  Monitor and proactively manage overall project risks.
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  Monitor and manage subcontractors and associated risks.
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  Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within the scope of responsibility.
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  Participate in risk reviews and engineering estimates.

QUALIFICATIONS

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  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Naval architecture).
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  Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the field of marine engineering or ship design.
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  Minimum of five (5) years' leadership experience.
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  Experience working with the rules and regulations of classification societies and flag states.
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  Experience working in a shipyard is considered an asset.
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  Strong organizational skills, with the ability to complete multiple, complex, detail-oriented tasks and projects on time.
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  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
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  Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients.