Burlington Branch Manager

CEC Controls Company Inc•Burlington, ON

33d

About The Position

THE ENGINEERING MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, ENSURING THE SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OPTIMIZATION OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS. THIS ROLE FOCUSES ON ACHIEVING HIGH-QUALITY ENGINEERING STANDARDS, COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS, AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. THE ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR WILL OVERSEE PERSONNEL, ENGINEERING PROJECTS, AND DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.

Requirements

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (OR 60 CREDIT HOURS IN AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM WITH 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS INDUSTRY).
AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE.
MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS OF MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE LEADING AN ENGINEERING TEAM.
STRONG TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS IN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING.
EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ABILITIES.
EXPERIENCE WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, AND RESOURCE PLANNING.
MUST BE ABLE TO: CLIMB A TWO-STORY LADDER. WALK A MILE WITHIN 20 MINUTES. CARRY A LAPTOP WHILE COVERING A REASONABLE DISTANCE ON A JOB SITE. LIFT UP TO 30 LBS. WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering department, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry standards.
Direct the achievement of engineering functions, including hardware and software development, system design, and implementation.
Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and execution to meet quality and performance goals.
Review and analyze project quotes, specifications, and design architectures.
Provide mentorship to engineering teams in designing robust hardware systems and well-organized software logic.
Supervise and coordinate training programs to ensure compliance with company QOS policies and procedures.
Develop and implement best practices, standards, and procedural improvements for engineering operations.
Ensure profitability of the department and effective management of engineering resources.
Perform duties of a Project Engineer and Project Manager as required by management.
Provide customer support, including troubleshooting and technical consultation.
Approve purchases of internal materials and oversee department budgeting.
Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and employee development within the department.
Lead system architecture design, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
Oversee hardware and software design reviews and provide technical guidance.
Approve logic, smart displays, and material specifications for projects.
Coordinate engineering activities between internal teams and customers.
Schedule and coordinate training for engineering personnel.
Conduct employee reviews and oversee professional development.
Ensure compliance with engineering policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as a primary technical liaison between the company and customers.
Assist in installations, debugging, and project launches.
Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving engineering and technical issues efficiently.