Senior Manager-Development Engineering

S&C Electric; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric is seeking a Senior Manager - Product Development Engineering in Toronto. The role focuses on operational planning within the engineering function, overseeing product development projects, and leading initiatives to enhance product quality. Candidates must have extensive experience in product engineering along with strong leadership skills. S&C offers competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to innovation and sustainability in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefit Options

Paid Holiday Shutdown

Employee Assistance Program

Access to internal learning platform

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product engineering, with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• P.Eng License required.
• Sound knowledge of medium voltage equipment or similar product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development engineering for Canadian business unit from concept to production.
• Manage department budget and ensure resource allocation.
• Drive continuous product improvement and manage customer feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.

We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship. We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.

The Senior Manager - Product Development Engineering is responsible for the operational planning of the Product Engineering function, with a focus on short-term tactical plans and a significant contribution to long-term product engineering roadmaps/strategies. The individual establishes tactical and operational plans for the team, ensures execution of processes, and influences improvement initiatives within and outside the job family. They have budget accountability and are responsible for the overall success of the product engineering function.

Responsibilities:

• Development Engineering Leadership: Oversee development engineering for the Canadian BU, ensuring smooth development from concept to production. Focus on short-term operational planning and execution while contributing to long-term strategic goals.
• Operational Planning: Establish tactical goals for the team, manage resources effectively, and lead process improvements across the department to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Continuous Product Improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce costs, simplify designs, and implement product recommendations that align with business strategy.
• Customer Feedback: Manage incoming customer-related product feedback from Salesforce and commercial teams. Lead teams to assess and implement necessary changes to improve product performance. Represent the company in key client meetings and site visits, fostering strong relationships and effectively addressing customer concerns.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate across functions to ensure all stakeholder needs are considered in defining and communicating the product engineering philosophy and capabilities at S&C.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate technical documentation, procedures, and reports to document processes, ensuring plans can be easily communicated and understood by various teams throughout the organization.
• Functional Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to managers and senior contributors, setting clear performance expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Conduct regular performance assessments, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career development opportunities to support individual growth and organizational succession planning.
• Team Development and Expertise Enhancement: Establish and oversee a robust training and development framework, focusing on enhancing the technical skills, knowledge, and competencies of the development engineering team. Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration, promoting cross-functional interactions and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Budget Support: Manage the department budget, ensuring accuracy and appropriate resource allocation to maximize ROI and achieve departmental strategies and objectives.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product engineering, including 3+ years of leadership experience.
• P.Eng License is required.
• Sound knowledge of medium voltage equipment or similar product offerings, along with the needs and trends of the industry.
• In-depth knowledge of product lifecycles, manufacturing processes, and industry trends within electrical manufacturing.
• Great project management skills with the ability to lead projects and product implementations that span multiple teams. Project Management certification is an asset.
• Sound leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a diverse team of engineers.
• Sound business sense and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, solve complex problems, and drive learning.
• Well-rounded communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation); able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from senior leaders to support staff, and present compellingly to achieve buy-in from leaders and team members.
• Critical and lateral thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, identify innovative solutions and approach problems from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions, ability to balance innovation with caution and ensure compliance while driving business success
• Foster a culture of efficiency, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making to champion a lean mindset.
• Great interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviours, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
• Proven track record of understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Experience working with certifying bodies and navigating certification processes as well as proven success in delivering certified products that meet required specifications.
• Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure they contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Travel requirement:

Up to 25% of the time, including international travel as needed for business purposes.

Physical Effort:

Normal or frequent minor physical effort is required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team.S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
Pension Plan
Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
Paid Holiday Shutdown
Summer Hours
Seniority Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program
A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.