Bachelor of Applied Science degree or equivalent required.
Preferred: Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or P.E.).
5+ years leading engineering teams in product development.
5+ years in product development, including design and testing.
Experience with multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
Familiarity with Stage-Gate process and project management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of engineers and designers.
Provide mentorship and performance feedback to team members.
Balance resources across projects to meet business priorities.
Monitor team workload and resolve resource conflicts proactively.
Serve as the first point of escalation for project concerns.
Lead development projects from concept to commercialization.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during product development.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Collaborative team environment with cross-functional engagement.
Involvement in innovative projects within the waterpark industry.
Potential for career advancement as the company relocates.
Support for hiring and succession planning initiatives.
Full Job Description
Position: Manager/Team Lead, Development Engineering
Shift: 40 hours | Full-time
Department: Development Engineering
Location: Richmond, BC, Canada (relocating to Vancouver Downtown - mid 2027)
Reports to: Manager, Development Engineering
The Team Lead, Development Engineering will lead a team of Development Engineers, Designers, and Technical Staff responsible for the development and continuous improvement of world-class products for the waterpark industry. Reporting to Manager, Development Engineering the Team Lead will provide people leadership, resource planning, capacity management, and technical guidance while maintaining ownership of selected development projects.
This role combines people leadership with technical project ownership. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing team capability, balancing workload across multiple projects, coordinating resources, and supporting the successful execution of product development activities in accordance with WhiteWater's Stage-Gate process.
YOUR ROLE
Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
Support team members through regular feedback, mentorship, performance discussions, and development planning.
Allocate and balance resources across active projects to support business priorities and development schedules.
Monitor team workload, identify capacity constraints, and proactively resolve resource conflicts.
Coordinate staffing requirements with the Manager, Development Engineering and other functional leaders.
Serve as the first point of escalation for project, resource, and staffing concerns within the team.
Lead selected development projects and cross-functional core teams from concept through commercialization.
Ensure products are developed in accordance with WhiteWater's Stage-Gate process; meeting or exceeding applicable safety, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, installation, and ease of use requirements.
Act as the technical authority for assigned products during development.
Prepare and maintain development schedules, budgets, and resource requirements for assigned projects.
Review product designs to evaluate risks, costs, estimated time to market, and fulfillment of requirements.
Review and approve calculations, designs, and engineering documentation as appropriate.
Provide technical direction and support to team members across multiple disciplines.
Lead and participate in prototype testing, design verification activities, and commissioning efforts.
Support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives within the department.
Track team performance and support achievement of departmental goals and metrics.
Identify, support, and cultivate lean initiatives and opportunities for continuous improvement of products, processes, and team effectiveness.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, and other stakeholders to support a team-based approach to product development.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum education requirement: Bachelor of Applied Science degree from a Canadian university or foreign equivalent.
Registered Professional Engineer in Canada (P.Eng.) or US (P.E.) is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading an engineering team in a product development environment.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a product development environment, including design, fabrication, prototype testing, and analysis.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
Product Development and Stage-Gate process experience is preferred.
Project management experience including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and resource management.
Experience balancing competing priorities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Experience with installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems is preferred.
Experience with industry-accepted risk assessment techniques, including FMEA, is preferred.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Product Data/Lifecycle Management systems is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Must be able to travel globally without restrictions.
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive project execution.
Ability to effectively manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent projects.
