Engineering Team Lead

15 hours ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada Aplin Full time $80,000 - $150,000 per year

Are you a high-performing engineering professional ready to take the next step into leadership? Aplin is partnering with a respected industry leader in Mississauga to add an emerging people leader to their engineering team. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned Senior Engineer or current Team Lead who is ready to grow into broader leadership responsibility.

Role Overview
In this developmental leadership role, you will guide a small team of Product and Design Engineers while gaining hands-on experience managing projects, improving processes, and influencing technical direction. You will play a key part in ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality, timeline, and customer expectations—while contributing to continuous improvement and future innovation.

This position is well-suited to someone who has demonstrated leadership potential and wants to transition into a full management role with mentorship and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to the Applications, Product, and Design Engineering teams.
  • Contribute to improving engineering processes, systems, and workflows to strengthen efficiency and product quality.
  • Act as a technical resource for internal teams and customers, helping resolve engineering challenges and clarify requirements.
  • Support the development of project plans, technical requirements, and design documentation.
  • Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Participate in product design reviews, documentation control, and configuration management.
  • Provide input during the quotation and cost-estimation process.
  • Support resource planning, workload distribution, and engineering metrics tracking.
  • Lead small initiatives and continuous improvement projects that enhance team performance.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • P.Eng. designation required.
  • 7–10 years of progressive engineering experience in design, development, or product engineering.
  • Previous experience mentoring junior engineers, leading small teams, or acting as a technical lead.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
  • An interest in developing leadership capability and taking on broader management responsibilities.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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