ENGINEERING MANAGER
Engineering/Manufacturing
Moncton New Brunswick
The Opportunity
Greystone Energy Systems is growing and we are looking for a motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team in Moncton New Brunswick.
You will collaborate closely with all Engineering Disciplines (Mechanical Software Hardware and Testing) as well with cross functional teams including leadership/management customers product management and manufacturing. Together you will shape the direction of the product and strategize the necessary steps to achieve success.
Your primary focus will involve cultivating effective teams empowering them to reach their objectives and overseeing employee development plans. However your utmost responsibility will lie in nurturing the individuals under your guidance. Additionally you will be coaching and supporting your teams professional growth unlocking their potential and encouraging them to embrace challenges to foster personal and professional advancement. As a hands-on Engineering Leader you will also play a pivotal role in refining Engineering and operational practices instilling a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Objective & Summary
- This position is a key member of the management team and will oversee the Engineering department including Mechanical Design Software Design Hardware Design and Testing.
- Management of Product Life Cycle management activities related to product design content for New Product Development activities Product Renovations and implementation of Bug/Fix solutions.
- Research and Development of emerging technologies to deliver innovative products including management of a Technology Roadmap in cooperation with Product Management.
- Lead and manage Engineering processes including improvements and implementation of best practices using a Product Management Life Cycle Application as the foundation to the sole source of the truth.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
- In addition to managing the Development team this role requires collaborating with the leadership team Engineering Product Management Sales/Business Development Manufacturing and Quality.
- Develop and implement policies standards and procedures across all Engineer Disciplines for technical work performed within each discipline.
- Analyze propose and manage budgets and resources for near term projects as well as long term product roadmaps.
- Must effectively develop articulate and continually evolve the companys strategic technical direction in cooperation with Product Management and Engineering Technical leads.
- Advise the leadership team on long-term technical strategic direction and where to or to not make strategic technical investments.
- Collaborate with HR and Team Managers to identify and develop retention recruitment and training/PD resources based on assessed needs.
- Prioritize delegate and supervise all Engineering activities and deliverables across R&D disciplines including Mechanical Design Embedded Software Design Hardware Design and Testing.
- Assist with high-level planning of Engineering Development timelines as inputs to overall project management plans.
- Working with Technical Design Leads identify technical problems evaluate solutions and present findings and conclusions to the management team customers and manufacturing as needed.
Education Training & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering technical diploma or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of Engineering experience in a multi-disciplined environment including manufacturing environment.
- Experience in managing a team of Engineers to execute against best practices and continually improve Engineering policies and procedures.
- Experience of HVAC and/or Electronics would be a strong asset.
- Experience in Electro-Mechanical New Product Introduction environments.
Skills and Competency Requirements
- Regularly conduct one on one team and Roadmap meetings.
- Ability to build appropriate environments to foster talents innovation and delivery of effective development strategies.
- In-depth understanding of budget preparation and business planning.
- In cooperation with Project Management plan monitor and report on design project status.
- Facilitating internal and external design reviews with the product team internal customers and external customers to confirm if all technical and schedule requirements are met.
- Organizing and executing continuous improvements to the product line to enhance the total product quality.
- Continuously assess the skills and capacity of the design team and make recommendations for improvements.
At Greystone Energy Systems we believe that diversity drives business success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates differences and promotes equity. We welcome applications from people of all races ethnicities genders ages religions abilities and sexual orientations. We strongly encourage applications from women minorities and individuals with disabilities.
Join us in building a diverse and inclusive team!