<p>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing company in British Columbia, is seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead their multidisciplinary engineering team. This hands-on leadership role is essential in driving innovation, supporting efficient production processes, and overseeing the full product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical depth, team leadership, and a strong understanding of electrical systems, CAD, and manufacturing best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Engineering & Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of engineers and engineers-in-training (EITs)</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation</li><li>Guide design-for-manufacturing efforts across current and future product lines</li><li>Serve as Permit to Practice lead under Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC)</li></ul><p>Product Development & Lifecycle Management</p><ul><li>Oversee the complete product development cycle from concept through to launch</li><li>Lead tooling, mold procurement, and prototyping for new product lines</li><li>Manage change control processes and ensure traceability of product updates</li><li>Support hands-on prototype builds and technical layout reviews</li></ul><p>Electrical System Oversight</p><ul><li>Lead system design and troubleshooting for both 12V DC and 120V AC applications</li><li>Provide technical guidance for lithium battery systems, solar integration, and Victron Energy components</li><li>Support production, after-sales, and commissioning teams with electrical systems knowledge</li></ul><p>CAD & BOM Management</p><ul><li>Oversee CAD integrity and model architecture (Onshape preferred)</li><li>Ensure BOM accuracy and alignment with procurement and production teams</li><li>Champion improvements in build sheet automation and configuration control</li></ul><p>Vendor Relations & CNC Oversight</p><ul><li>Maintain strong technical relationships with key equipment suppliers</li><li>Support procurement of engineered parts and systems</li><li>Provide guidance on CNC machine usage and ensure knowledge-sharing between teams</li></ul><p>Compliance & Quality Assurance</p><ul><li>Lead quality inspections and ensure adherence to industry and regulatory standards</li><li>Support EIT mentorship and EGBC compliance initiatives</li></ul>
