Director of Engineering & Technical

Director of Engineering & Technical Services

Location: Wingham, Ontario: In-Office, possibility of hybrid if within a reasonable distance to commute
Compensation: $140,000-$160,000 annually
Travel: Approximately 10% or less

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director of Engineering & Technical Services will lead our Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks and Product Development functions, providing the technical direction and leadership required to support continued organizational growth.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who can move comfortably between strategic planning and technical problem-solving - someone who can develop people, improve processes, optimize designs, launch new products and make sound decisions when timelines are tight.

This is a fully in-office position based in Wingham, Ontario. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Wingham area, or be within a reasonable distance to commute.

What You'll Lead

You will provide leadership across:

• Engineering and structural design
• CAD and SolidWorks
• Technical Services
• Product Development
• Design optimization and standardization
• Continuous improvement and process development
• Technical documentation and document control
• Product launches and new product development
• Engineering quality, compliance and design standards

You'll play a key role in ensuring our teams have the people, processes, tools and technical direction required to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks and Product Design teams.
• Establish clear departmental priorities, roadmaps, objectives and performance expectations.
• Recruit, coach, mentor and develop team members while building a strong succession pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish and manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Develop and monitor KPIs that support business, operational and customer objectives.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to execute strategic initiatives and support organizational growth.
• Manage workflow and priorities to ensure projects and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Provide leadership during manufacturing, installation and field challenges, ensuring effective technical resolutions.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and design guidance to the engineering and technical teams.
• Review and verify design drawings and technical documentation to ensure they meet required specifications and standards.
• Ensure structural designs and engineering calculations are accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Britespan products, manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain design standards that consider material tolerances, manufacturing capabilities and supplier specifications.
• Support the development and implementation of technical strategies, standards and policies.
• Coordinate technical development activities, schedules, testing and resolution of engineering design challenges.
• Work with third-party engineers, architects, customers and other technical professionals.
• Provide technical credibility and leadership when working with internal and external engineering partners.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead new product development and product launch initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products through design optimization, standardization and innovation.
• Develop solutions that improve product performance, manufacturing efficiency and overall profitability.
• Evaluate new materials, technologies and design approaches.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Costing & Estimating and Quality to ensure products are commercially viable and operationally successful.
• Balance technical requirements with manufacturing feasibility, cost and customer needs.

Continuous Improvement & Profitability

• Identify opportunities to streamline engineering and technical processes.
• Drive design optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Improve departmental efficiency, workflow and turnaround times.
• Work closely with Costing & Estimating to optimize designs and material usage.
• Support initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop practical, scalable solutions to complex technical and operational challenges.
• Use data, KPIs and business objectives to guide departmental decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

This role will work closely with leaders throughout Britespan, including:

• Operations
• Sales & Sales Support
• Costing & Estimating
• Quality
• Manufacturing
• Dealer Management
• Executive Leadership

You will help ensure that technical decisions support the broader needs of the business while maintaining a strong focus on quality, customer experience, cost and delivery timelines.

What We're Looking For

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Qualified to seal engineering documents in a relevant field of engineering, or eligible to obtain the appropriate registration within six months of hire.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and/or U.S. Building Codes.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical understanding of construction.

Experience

• 7+ years of engineering and technical management experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering and/or technical teams.
• Experience in structural design and engineering.
• Experience with technical design, product development and drafting.
• Experience working with multiple building material types.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with costing, material optimization and building design.
• Demonstrated experience bringing new products from development through launch.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, construction or engineered-product environment is an asset.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of structural engineering and design.
• Familiarity with welding, drafting practices, tolerances, welding symbols and fabrication procedures is an asset.
• Experience with STAAD and/or RAM Elements is an asset.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD and PDM is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.

Leadership Skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and earns credibility with technical professionals.
• Can motivate teams while holding people accountable for results.
• Is comfortable making decisions and taking ownership.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical involvement.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has a strong sense of urgency and consistently follows through.
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Thinks creatively and looks for practical solutions to complex problems.
• Can build strong relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Is comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly.

What You Can Expect

• $140,000-$160,000 annual compensation
• Senior leadership opportunity with significant organizational impact
• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented technical team
• Direct influence on product development and innovation
• Opportunity to drive meaningful process and cost improvements
• Collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Primarily Monday-Friday, in-office position
• Approximately 10% or less travel

Location & Relocation

This position is based in Wingham, Ontario and is an in-office leadership role.

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Wingham or the surrounding area to be considered for this opportunity. For those within a reasonable distance to commute, hybrid options may be discussed and considered.

Wingham offers the opportunity to build a career in a growing manufacturing organization while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit community and a lower cost of living than many larger Ontario centres.

Ready to Lead What's Next?

If you're an experienced engineering leader who is ready to take ownership of people, products, technical strategy and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build what's next at Britespan.

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