Director of Engineering

Location: Toronto, ON (GTA) │ Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience │ Onsite │ Full-time Permanent

Summary of Responsibilities

Step into a role where technical depth meets executive leadership.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to take the helm of a global engineering function—spanning North American and offshore teams—shaping standards, driving modernization, and building a high-performance culture across a fast-moving product development environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead & Develop Engineering Talent

• Mentor, coach, and elevate all direct reports through structured performance management and individualized development plans

• Build a strong leadership bench through succession planning and hands-on coaching of future managers

• Bring a visible, engaged leadership style that drives accountability and strong cross-functional relationships

Drive Engineering & Operational Excellence

• Establish global engineering standards, governance models, and best practices

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on cost, speed-to-market, and quality

• Champion digital transformation across engineering systems, automation, and AI-enabled technologies

• Embed a continuous improvement / value-engineering discipline into development practices

Champion Cross-Functional Unity

• Align sales, operations, support, and leadership around shared goals

• Partner closely with design, project management, manufacturing, and production teams to align on deliverables

• Collaborate with commercial and estimating functions to keep engineering outputs tied to business priorities

• Interact across departments to safeguard client deadlines and drive continuous process improvement

• Break silos, streamline communication, and enable high-velocity collaboration

Uphold Safety & Quality Standards

• Celebrate wins, recognize excellence, and inspire continuous improvement

• Enforce company policies, safety regulations, and workplace organization standards across the department

• Ensure full compliance with occupational health & safety requirements

• Shape a region where people are motivated to do the best work of their careers

• Management Scope and Budget Responsibilities

Management Scope and Budget Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering, design, and technical documentation functions across a distributed, multi-region organization (North America + offshore teams)

• Leadership / Supervision: direct reports plus accountability for outsourced engineering partners globally

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related discipline

• Strong technical depth across manufacturing environments (plastics, metals, assemblies)

• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard CAD and product data management tools

• Comfortable leveraging AI-enabled engineering tools to improve design efficiency and decision-making

• Strong understanding of ERP systems and their integration with engineering data and BOMs

• Demonstrated success leading distributed global teams and managing outsourced partners

• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

• Strong onsite presence required (GTA-based)