SIRIUS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS
THE ORGANIZATION
Sirius designs and manufactures chemical injection systems and instrumentation packages for upstream and midstream oil and gas operators. Their equipment runs in some of the harshest production environments in the world - Western Canada, the Permian, and increasingly the Middle East, Africa and Latin America - where precision matters and downtime costs money. Sirius is a growing, privately backed manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, products and systems, with engineering playing a central role.
Sirius’s Core Values define their culture, drive their work, and guide their commitment to excellence. They are the operating standard for every member of the engineering team - and the Director, Product Engineering is expected to model and reinforce them.
Core Values:
Continuous Innovation: Innovation begins with listening to understand and transforms curiosity into impactful solutions. It is a continuous improvement loop that channels learning back into our products, processes, and people.
Integrity: We do what we say we will do. We take responsibility for our actions and own our commitments to become trusted advisors that clients rely on.
Collaboration: We achieve excellence by working together with trust, humility, open communication, and a shared purpose. Collaboration means ownership across every step of the process.
For more information on Sirius Instrumentation & Controls, please visit their website at: https://www.siriuscontrols.com/.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director, Product Engineering leads the company’s engineering team - mechanical, electrical, and firmware - across new product development, sustaining engineering, and engineering change management. The role reports to the President & CEO and works closely with the senior leadership team.
This is a hands-on leadership role with direct ownership of engineering delivery. The successful candidate steps into a department with active product programs in flight, an engineering team positioned to scale, and a clear set of expectations: deliver the current portfolio to commitment, build the engineering processes and KPIs that a scaling manufacturer requires, lead engineering’s contribution to the company’s product lifecycle management (PLM) and ERP integration, and develop the team and its emerging leaders.
The work is technical, the standards are high, and the culture is grounded in three values that show up in how the team operates every day: continuous innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The Director, Product Engineering, is expected to lead by those values and reinforce them across the function.
Designed as a growth role, this position offers a clear pathway to progress into more senior leadership roles based on performance and demonstrated impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In support of the organization's strategic objectives, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following key responsibilities:
Engineering Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a cross-disciplinary engineering team - currently six engineers across mechanical, electrical, and firmware - with a clear expectation to scale the team in line with product program growth and operational footprint.
- Build bench strength within the team by identifying and developing senior engineers and emerging technical leads.
- Build and lead an engineering culture aligned with Sirius's values: continuous innovation in product and process, integrity in commitments delivered, and collaboration across functions and disciplines.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineers and technical leads while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Product Strategy & Development
- Products, not projects. Everything the team builds will be made many times, so volume, repeatability and shop floor assembly are considered from the first sketch. Parts and assemblies are easy to make, easy to put together and hard to assemble wrong. Error proofing is part of the design, not an afterthought.
- Cost aware. The team knows what a part costs to make and buy. The engineering bill of materials and standard cost are engineering deliverables, and cost is reduced without giving up reliability.
- Close to production and the field. Engineers spend time on the floor with assemblers, technicians and service, and bring build problems and field failures back into the design.
- Own the full product development lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, validation, certification, launch, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life management.
- Improve products in production as candidates for continued development, leading second- and third-generation iterations that improve functionality. Drive product reliability, manufacturability, and cost reduction across the active portfolio.
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to shape and execute the engineering plan and product roadmap aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
Engineering Operations & Performance
- Establish engineering KPIs and operating cadence: NPI cycle time, engineering change order velocity, design-for-manufacturing discipline, and gross margin contribution from new and improved products.
- Implement disciplined engineering governance, including design reviews, stage-gate processes, engineering documentation, and technical risk management.
- Drive operational excellence through standardized engineering processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and data-driven decision making.
- Delivery integrity. Scope is set, held and delivered on the committed date. When something changes, it is raised early.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, sales, and service to ensure engineering deliverables align with commercial and operational realities.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Incorporate customer feedback, field performance data, and market insights into product enhancements and future product development priorities.
- Support successful product launches and commercialization through effective cross-functional planning and execution.
Leadership & Business Contribution
- Represent engineering in management reviews and support board and investor reporting as required.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, engineering methods, and product innovations that strengthen Sirius's competitive advantage.
- Contribute engineering input to strategic planning, capital investment decisions, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Lead engineering resource planning, budgeting, and prioritization to maximize engineering capacity and business value.
- Communicate engineering priorities, progress, risks, and opportunities with clarity to the CEO, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Develop and execute the 2027 Engineering Business Plan, in partnership with the CEO, successfully delivering the agreed-upon strategic priorities and business objectives by the end of 2027.
- Retain, develop, and motivate the engineering team to deliver the year one goals and operational objectives while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Develop a deep understanding of Sirius's products, customers, and competitive strengths to successfully lead future product innovation and engineering strategy.
THE INDIVIDUAL
Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following education, experience, competencies and attributes:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related discipline). Equivalent engineering leadership experience considered.
- Professional Engineering designation is ideal.
Experience
Must-have:
- 7 to 8 yrs of progressive engineering experience in a product development environment, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and firmware.
- Track record of taking products from concept to commercialization in a regulated, certified-product environment.
- Background in oil and gas, instrumentation, or industrial manufacturing.
Nice-to-have:
- Hazardous-location product certification experience: CSA C22.2 No. 30, Class I Div 1 and Div 2, ATEX, IECEx.
- Experience with API pump standards relevant to chemical injection or metering applications (API 675 essential; API 674 / 676) would be helpful.
- Experience leading or contributing to ERP and PLM integration in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior leadership experience in a private equity-backed company.
- Direct experience with chemical injection and/or controlled-volume pumping applications.
- Experience supporting an engineering team through ERP and/or PLM go-live in a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
- Industrial controls or automation systems background.
- Embedded systems and firmware development fluency.
- Experience improving product reliability and field performance metrics.
Competencies and Knowledge
- Strategic Product Leadership: Develops and executes product strategy that supports business growth, innovation, and long-term market success.
- Servant & Hands-On Leadership: Leads from the front by coaching, empowering, and supporting the team, willingly rolling up their sleeves, removing obstacles, and creating an environment where individuals and teams can consistently deliver their best.
- Execution & Accountability: Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality results on time and within budget.
- Self-Directed: Operates with a high degree of initiative, sound judgment, and independence while keeping leadership informed and aligned.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service to achieve shared business objectives.
- Communication & Influence: Communicates with clarity, builds alignment across technical and business stakeholders, and earns trust through transparency, credibility, and consistent performance.
Personal Profile
- Product-Oriented: Passionate about developing scalable products and continuously improving them over time and not simply delivering one-off engineering projects.
- Authentic & Trustworthy: Builds trust through integrity, reliability, and consistently delivering on commitments.
- Humble & Team-First: Confident without ego, values collaboration, and develops others while celebrating team success.
- Resilient & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and remains composed while navigating change and competing priorities.
- Curious & Growth-Minded: Continuously seeks opportunities to learn, improve, and challenge the status quo in pursuit of better products and stronger business outcomes.
COMPENSATION
An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.
LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based on-site in Edmonton, Alberta.
TRAVEL
Periodic travel to Midland, Texas may be required. Must have a valid passport.
HOW TO APPLY
For the opportunity to join our client in the role of Director, Product Engineering, please email your resume to DreamBig@profoundtalent.com referencing Position ID # AFUW-355251. Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Max Frank at 587-200-0114 ext. 102 or Terri Davis at ext. 101.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ProFound Talentis a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.
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