Hardware Engineering Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
About the client:
Our client, a leading Canadian company based in British Columbia, specializes in building automation systems and has grown into a global leader, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across sectors like commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and leisure.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership in hardware development.
- Guide the team in the application of advanced technology and engineering principles to meet project and customer requirements.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation and accurate definition of all products.
- Oversee and direct technology research, investigations, and innovation.
- Manage and mentor team members, including performance evaluations, salary reviews, and career development planning.
- Lead recruitment efforts in collaboration with Human Resources for full-time, part-time, contract, and co-op roles.
- Establish and manage the budget for the Hardware functional group.
- Offer consultative input into project timelines and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and engineering standards.
- Audit development teams to ensure quality and adherence to engineering best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in development methodologies, tools, and best practices aligned with corporate and customer needs.
- Track and report on performance metrics for hardware development efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement and maintain processes related to Design for Excellence (DFX), including:
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for Test (DFT)
- Design for Reliability (DFR)
- Design for Supply Chain (DFSC)
- Apply reliability engineering techniques such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and HALT.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or equivalent experience; specialization in Mechatronics preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- At least 3 years of proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Deep understanding of technical challenges and trends in the hardware engineering field.
- Experience establishing engineering processes that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Salary and benefits: Up to $120k | Paid Vacation | Health Benefits
About Goldbeck Recruiting
Goldbeck Recruiting is a recruitment and executive search firm based in Vancouver, BC helping companies fill challenging positions since 1997. We specialize in mid to senior to management, for positions that require a unique combination of skills, experience, and industry knowledge.
Our job is to find individuals that can have an impact on the strategic direction of our employers. We conduct our business in a responsible and ethical manner that is consistent with the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Recruitment Divisions: • Sales & Marketing • Engineering & Operations • Healthcare & Biotech • Finance & Accounting • Human Resources • Logistics and Transportation • Construction Management • Senior Administrative Management
Hardware Engineering Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
About the client:
Our client, a leading Canadian company based in British Columbia, specializes in building automation systems and has grown into a global leader, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across sectors like commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and leisure.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership in hardware development.
- Guide the team in the application of advanced technology and engineering principles to meet project and customer requirements.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation and accurate definition of all products.
- Oversee and direct technology research, investigations, and innovation.
- Manage and mentor team members, including performance evaluations, salary reviews, and career development planning.
- Lead recruitment efforts in collaboration with Human Resources for full-time, part-time, contract, and co-op roles.
- Establish and manage the budget for the Hardware functional group.
- Offer consultative input into project timelines and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and engineering standards.
- Audit development teams to ensure quality and adherence to engineering best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in development methodologies, tools, and best practices aligned with corporate and customer needs.
- Track and report on performance metrics for hardware development efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement and maintain processes related to Design for Excellence (DFX), including:
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for Test (DFT)
- Design for Reliability (DFR)
- Design for Supply Chain (DFSC)
- Apply reliability engineering techniques such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and HALT.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or equivalent experience; specialization in Mechatronics preferred.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- At least 3 years of proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Deep understanding of technical challenges and trends in the hardware engineering field.
- Experience establishing engineering processes that align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
Salary and benefits: Up to $120k | Paid Vacation | Health Benefits
About Goldbeck Recruiting
Goldbeck Recruiting is a recruitment and executive search firm based in Vancouver, BC helping companies fill challenging positions since 1997. We specialize in mid to senior to management, for positions that require a unique combination of skills, experience, and industry knowledge.
Our job is to find individuals that can have an impact on the strategic direction of our employers. We conduct our business in a responsible and ethical manner that is consistent with the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Recruitment Divisions: • Sales & Marketing • Engineering & Operations • Healthcare & Biotech • Finance & Accounting • Human Resources • Logistics and Transportation • Construction Management • Senior Administrative Management