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Director of Engineering (Transformer)
- Colborne, ON, Canada
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- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, in transformer.
- Posting language
- English
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Job Title: Director of Engineering
Location: 203 Purdy Rd, Colborne ON K0K 1S0; Onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Description
The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering design and development team, for the assigned region, for single phase and three phase distribution transformers. This role combines strategic leadership with engineering management, focusing on achieving business objectives and targets while overseeing daily engineering operations ensuring the successful design, development, and production of high-quality distribution transformers.
Strategic Leadership
Education & Experience:
Why Join Cam Tran
Competitive salary and benefits
Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Location: 203 Purdy Rd, Colborne ON K0K 1S0; Onsite
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Description
The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering design and development team, for the assigned region, for single phase and three phase distribution transformers. This role combines strategic leadership with engineering management, focusing on achieving business objectives and targets while overseeing daily engineering operations ensuring the successful design, development, and production of high-quality distribution transformers.
Strategic Leadership
- Assist in the development and execution of the engineering department's strategic goals aligned with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with other department leaders to align engineering initiatives with business priorities, budgets, and timelines.
- Help drive innovation by identifying and sharing opportunities for new technologies, materials, and processes to enhance product performance and reduce costs.
- Represent the engineering function in cross-functional leadership meetings, contributing to company-wide decision-making.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Manage day-to-day engineering functions including sales, production and quality support.
- Maintain design compliance with applicable industry standards, government regulations, and certifications such as ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, CSA and DOE.
- Manage departmental capability and capacity through skill assessment, employee training and strategic hiring to meet customer demand and sales forecast.
- Periodically review and evaluate engineering practices and procedures to ensure effectiveness and implementing best practices.
- Manage and scale department productivity through tracking and establishment, as necessary, of departmental OKRs and KPIs.
- Manage, build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members through effective coaching and goal setting.
- Help drive collaboration between engineering, production, quality, and other departments to optimize workflows and resolve technical challenges.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, in transformer.
- Proficiency in electrical distribution equipment design and application of associated industrial standards such as ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, and CSA. Knowledge of distribution transformer design and associated manufacturing processes a plus.
- Proficiency in engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, simulation software) and productivity and ERP software.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster collaboration across departments and disciplines.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
Why Join Cam Tran
Competitive salary and benefits
- Salary Range - based on experience
- Clean, safety-first workplace with ISO 9001:2015 registration
Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Lead the regional engineering team responsible for the design and development of single-phase and three-phase distribution transformers, while aligning engineering strategy, budgets, and innovation with business objectives. Oversee daily engineering operations, standards compliance, team capacity and development, productivity measures, and collaboration with production, quality, and other departments.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is required, along with 10 or more years of engineering experience, including at least five years in a manufacturing leadership role in the transformer industry. Candidates should bring expertise in electrical distribution equipment and applicable standards, engineering design tools, continuous improvement methods, project management, and cross-functional team leadership.
Skills
- Engineering Leadership
- Transformer Design
- Electrical Distribution Equipment
- ANSI Standards
- ASTM Standards
- IEEE Standards
- CSA Standards
- DOE Compliance
- CAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Simulation Software
- ERP Software
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Team Development
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits
- Clean, Safety-First Workplace
- Growth-Oriented, Values-Driven Culture
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Distribution Transformers
- Single-Phase Transformers
- Three-Phase Transformers
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Transformer Manufacturing
- ANSI
- ASTM
- IEEE
- CSA
- DOE
- CAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Simulation Software
- ERP Software
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Engineering Budgets
- Departmental Capacity Planning
- OKRs
- KPIs
- Quality Support
- Production Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Hiring
- Performance Reviews
- Coaching
- Project Management