Manager, Electrical Systems Engineering

Location: Toronto, ON, ca

Company Description

• Lead and inspire a multi-site team of electrical engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Partner with electrical and lighting suppliers to advance innovative technical solutions through certification.
• Define and drive forward-looking strategies for next-generation aircraft, delivering competitive and cutting-edge solutions.
• Design, enhance, and implement tools and processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee departmental activities and reporting (knowledge domains, critical skills, expertise development, industry engagement), and execute the annual roadmap.
• Allocate engineering resources արդյունավետ to meet development timelines and ensure successful project delivery.
• Set team objectives, evaluate performance, and support career growth through development plans and compensation recommendations.
• Own team performance by delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Cultivate a positive and engaging work environment through strong communication, recognition, and coaching.
• Provide clear visibility on project execution, proactively manage risks, and escalate issues when needed.
• Resolve competing priorities across the department and with internal stakeholders.
• Play an active role in talent acquisition and onboarding of new team members.
• Contribute to budget planning and ensure effective management of financial resources.
• Review and approve technical impacts related to electrical and lighting systems, ensuring full compliance.
• Identify training and travel needs to support business objectives.
• Support supplier validation and aircraft testing activities.
• Ensure strong team support for production lines and in-service aircraft.
• Lead strategic research and technology initiatives in electrical and lighting systems.

Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with deep knowledge of electrical and lighting systems across platform development, production, and sustaining activities.
• Strong expertise in system integration, with a clear understanding of how electrical and lighting systems interact with overall aircraft operations.
• Proven experience in aircraft electrical and lighting system integration.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for advancing business aviation.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful management experience.
• Collaborative team player, adept at working in multidisciplinary environments, with strong organizational and leadership skills, including planning and prioritization.
• Creative problem-solver capable of turning ideas into actionable solutions.
• Agile and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and non-technical information effectively; French language skills are an asset.
• Knowledge of aeronautical product certification processes is a plus.
• Experience in both developing new products and supporting products in service.