Electrical Engineering Manager

Overview Samco Machinery Ltd. has been a leader in custom roll forming and manufacturing solutions. We serve building/construction, automotive, HVAC and appliance industries and ship products in over 35 countries. We pride ourselves on listening to customers to deliver functional solutions that help move their business forward. We offer a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth. We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager in an industrial machinery environment to engage internal and external resources, including customers, to ensure high-quality deliverables within time and budget. The successful candidate stays informed of industry technology and can adopt new hardware and systems, provides direction and training, and regularly reviews work across the team in four major areas of electrical engineering: Electrical circuitry and electrical systems design for industrial machinery PLC programming, machinery start-up, commissioning, and operator training Role & Responsibilities Lead a growing team of 10 engineers, drive career development, and foster a high-performing, inclusive, collaborative culture. Provide hands-on technical management, guidance, and support, including system/design/code review, and ensure the health of the systems the team builds. Apply strong knowledge of Servos, VFDs, PLCs (Bosch, Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.). Communicate project schedule milestones to department managers for resource planning. Adopt a customer-centric approach to craft and execute a long-term roadmap for Samco’s products and initiatives. Help prioritize work, make trade-offs on design or priorities based on business constraints, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software. Create, evolve and enforce electrical design standards. Approve quotations and supplier P.O.s prior to starting a project. Participate in project kickoff meetings and review engineering drawing packages for manufacturing, identifying budget and schedule needs. Conduct design reviews with customers and design teams; obtain concept/design and formal equipment approvals as required. Work closely with the Project Management team during development, shipment and installation; act as primary customer contact when needed. Approve design changes to be manufactured with or without formal customer consent. Conduct equipment reviews with customer, design, and assembly teams. Review status of purchased items and materials; generate and maintain open issues lists and project schedules. Develop, maintain and report on key performance metrics; participate in monthly department meetings. Coordinate project review meetings, customer FAT/runoffs, and lessons learned; support record-keeping and documentation. Support procedures and systems for organizing and retrieving project records; support records collection for SRED submissions. Recruit and represent Samco’s hiring brand and culture. Qualifications 5+ years of project management experience in automation or design and assembly of industrial machinery. University/college program in engineering, engineering technology, or electrical engineering. PMP certificate or equivalent experience is an asset. Working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD Electrical; strong knowledge of electrical, controls and pneumatic systems, servos, VFDs, etc. Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan, coordinate and monitor projects with internal and external personnel. Strong management skills to promote optimal performance of reporting staff; analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent oral and written communication. What We Offer Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage Eligibility for overtime with an overtime rate RRSP matching program Team-oriented environment Diverse and inclusive workplace Opportunities for growth and professional development Opportunities for travel Other Accommodations Samco Machinery Ltd. is committed to applying the principles and guidelines of the AODA and provides accommodations during recruitment as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants during the recruitment process unless undue hardship would result. Any applicant who requires accommodation should contact via email to be connected with the appropriate HR representative to discuss accommodation needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr