Train System Domain Leader

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Moosic (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Global engineering exposure

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in Saint-Bruno, QC. The role emphasizes people leadership over hands-on design, guiding engineers across multiple programs and ensuring strategic resource planning.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 3+ years of people management, and strong systems engineering knowledge, with fluency in French and English. Hybrid onsite 3 days/week, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct people management experience in engineering.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a complex technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles (requirements management, integration, verification, validation).
• Bilingual fluency in French and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10–12 engineers.
• Oversee performance management, development plans, and career progression.
• Manage workload, resource allocation, and priorities across multiple programs.
• Support successful execution of new development projects and ongoing programs.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align resources with objectives.
• Identify and remove roadblocks to maintain productivity and schedules.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Promote continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Ensure activities align with timelines, quality, and customer expectations.

Skills

People management

Systems engineering

Resource planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager / Train System Domain Leader
Location: Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Rail Transportation | Engineering | Advanced Manufacturing
Compensation:$120,000–$140,000 CAD annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote

About the Opportunity:

We are currently partnering with a globally recognized leader in transportation technology to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager for its growing engineering organization in Saint-Bruno, Quebec.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established international organization supporting major transportation infrastructure and railway development programs, with significant long-term projects and opportunities for career advancement.

The organization is looking for a strong engineering leader who brings a combination of people management, multidisciplinary systems engineering knowledge, and strategic resource planning.

Unlike a traditional technical engineering management position, this role is primarily focused on leading and developing people rather than performing hands‑on engineering design.

You will oversee an established team of approximately 10–12 experienced engineers, supporting five active development projects alongside more than 15 existing programs.

Approximately 70–80% of the position is dedicated to people leadership, including employee development, coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and ensuring engineering teams have the resources and direction needed to succeed.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering Manager, or multidisciplinary engineering leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and contributing to complex engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10–12 engineering professionals.

Oversee performance management, employee development plans, career progression, and team engagement.

Manage engineering workload, resource allocation, workforce capacity, and departmental priorities across multiple programs.

Support the successful execution of new development projects and ongoing engineering programs.

Collaborate with project managers, technical leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders to align engineering resources with project objectives.

Identify and remove operational roadblocks that may affect engineering productivity, schedules, or deliverables.

Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and long‑term workforce development.

Promote continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and effective collaboration across technical disciplines.

Ensure engineering activities are aligned with organizational objectives, timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Provide leadership and direction to experienced engineers while encouraging technical ownership and independent problem‑solving.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of direct people management experience, including responsibility for engineering employees, performance management, and professional development.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within a complex technical environment.

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, systems integration, verification, and validation.

Experience managing engineering resources, departmental workloads, schedules, and competing project priorities.

Ability to lead experienced technical professionals while maintaining a strong focus on coaching, mentorship, and employee development.

Strong communication, decision‑making, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Professional fluency in both French and English is required.

Ability to work onsite in Saint-Bruno three days per week.

Preferred Experience

Previous leadership experience in rail transportation, aerospace, automotive, defence, or another highly regulated engineering industry.

Experience with complex products integrating mechanical, electrical, software, and control systems.

Familiarity with formal systems engineering methodologies and requirements management tools.

Experience supporting multiple engineering programs simultaneously.

OIQ membership or eligibility would be considered an asset.

Railway industry experience is not mandatory. Candidates with strong engineering leadership experience from aerospace, automotive, defence, and other complex systems engineering environments are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a globally established organization supporting major transportation projects.

Lead an experienced, multidisciplinary engineering team.

Focus on people leadership, coaching, and engineering department development.

Contribute to complex, long‑term engineering programs.

Gain exposure to large-scale international transportation projects.

Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement.

Explore long‑term career advancement within a growing engineering organization.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced engineering leader with a passion for developing people, managing multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to complex engineering programs, we'd love to connect.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent.

With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes.

We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.