Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Sudbury

CSG Talent are partnering with an innovative technology company seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead electrical and electronic product development across the full lifecycle, from concept and R&D through to production and optimisation.

The company is a leader in underground mining communications across Canada. This role will be on-site at their Sudbury, Ontario facility.

This is a leadership role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and strong team leadership capability.

The Opportunity

You will lead the Engineering function, shaping both short-term development initiatives and long-term product strategy. Working closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Procurement, you will drive product innovation, operational excellence, and scalable engineering processes.

This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic oversight with detailed engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Plan and deliver product R&D initiatives, including firmware, hardware, and software elements

• Lead system integration and solution delivery

• Oversee prototyping and product development

• Maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, work instructions, datasheets, etc.)

• Implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) driven by component obsolescence or production improvements

• Collaborate with Production to optimise manufacturing processes

• Support Procurement with component substitution strategies

• Interface with certification bodies to secure required approvals

Strategy & Management

• Develop long-term product roadmaps in collaboration with executive leadership

• Own project planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines

• Manage engineering budgets and project costs

• Oversee external/contract developers

• Ensure adherence to structured development processes

• Support applications for grants, funding, and government incentives

What We're Looking For

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electronics focus)

• Minimum 10 years' industry experience

• Proven leadership experience within engineering teams

• Strong background in electrical/electronic product development

• Experience with project management methodologies and tools (Basecamp, Asana, or similar)

• Proficiency with:

  • Altium Designer

  • EAGLE

  • SolidWorks

  • Fusion 360

• Strong documentation and lifecycle management experience

• Fluent in English