Hardware Engineering Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Surrey, BC $100,000 - $130,000 + Signing Bonus + Annual Bonus DMC Recruitment has partnered with an established and innovative client in the engineering and manufacturing sector to identify a Hardware Engineering Manager to join their leadership team.
About The Opportunity This role will oversee the full lifecycle of hardware design and development, working at the intersection of product innovation, quality standards, and manufacturing excellence. Reporting to the Chief Product Development Officer, the Hardware Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers while ensuring that best practices in design, verification, validation, and manufacturing are consistently applied.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for technical direction, people management, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for hardware development initiatives
- Ensure products are defined, documented, and delivered to high-quality standards
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and designers, including hiring and career development
- Manage the hardware functional group's budget and resources
- Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to drive excellence in DFX (DFM, DFT, DFR, DFSC)
- Implement reliability engineering practices including DFMEA, PFMEA, and HALT
- Audit and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or related discipline; Mechatronics preferred
- P.Eng. designation required
- 7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of engineering technical issues in manufacturing environments
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Why This Role This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing organization where you will directly influence product development outcomes, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing hardware engineering function.
About DMC Recruitment Group
DMC Recruitment Group was established to address the unique needs of the construction supply chain from Architecture and Design, to Building Materials, and through to Construction. Distinct from other agencies, DMC recognizes that the building industry ebbs and flows according to unique market conditions, seasonal schedules, and external factors, and offers an established understanding of the specific needs of this segment of the economy.
DMC utilizes leading-edge technology solutions, coupled with old-school experience and knowledge, and established industry networks to deliver customized search solutions for the Architecture and Design, Building Materials, and Construction industries.
With an unrivaled track record in North America within these three verticals, and with strong references to back up that claim, DMC Recruitment is raising the bar for recruitment within our industries.
DMC goes above and beyond to find the best solution for your company. Our industry-specific recruiters use third-party databases, existing industry networks, and AI-powered search tools to offer technology-led referral systems. DMC also offers tailor-made advertising, curated storytelling, and a guarantee up to 12 months from start date to ensure a candidate’s suitability—the longest candidate success guarantee in the market! Our reputation is built on our success so we approach each assignment with urgency and determination.
Hardware Engineering Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Surrey, BC $100,000 - $130,000 + Signing Bonus + Annual Bonus DMC Recruitment has partnered with an established and innovative client in the engineering and manufacturing sector to identify a Hardware Engineering Manager to join their leadership team.
About The Opportunity This role will oversee the full lifecycle of hardware design and development, working at the intersection of product innovation, quality standards, and manufacturing excellence. Reporting to the Chief Product Development Officer, the Hardware Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers while ensuring that best practices in design, verification, validation, and manufacturing are consistently applied.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for technical direction, people management, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for hardware development initiatives
- Ensure products are defined, documented, and delivered to high-quality standards
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and designers, including hiring and career development
- Manage the hardware functional group's budget and resources
- Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to drive excellence in DFX (DFM, DFT, DFR, DFSC)
- Implement reliability engineering practices including DFMEA, PFMEA, and HALT
- Audit and improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or related discipline; Mechatronics preferred
- P.Eng. designation required
- 7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Demonstrated success in leading and developing engineering teams
- Strong understanding of engineering technical issues in manufacturing environments
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Why This Role This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing organization where you will directly influence product development outcomes, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing hardware engineering function.
About DMC Recruitment Group
DMC Recruitment Group was established to address the unique needs of the construction supply chain from Architecture and Design, to Building Materials, and through to Construction. Distinct from other agencies, DMC recognizes that the building industry ebbs and flows according to unique market conditions, seasonal schedules, and external factors, and offers an established understanding of the specific needs of this segment of the economy.
DMC utilizes leading-edge technology solutions, coupled with old-school experience and knowledge, and established industry networks to deliver customized search solutions for the Architecture and Design, Building Materials, and Construction industries.
With an unrivaled track record in North America within these three verticals, and with strong references to back up that claim, DMC Recruitment is raising the bar for recruitment within our industries.
DMC goes above and beyond to find the best solution for your company. Our industry-specific recruiters use third-party databases, existing industry networks, and AI-powered search tools to offer technology-led referral systems. DMC also offers tailor-made advertising, curated storytelling, and a guarantee up to 12 months from start date to ensure a candidate’s suitability—the longest candidate success guarantee in the market! Our reputation is built on our success so we approach each assignment with urgency and determination.