- We are looking for a Test Engineering Manager in the Electronic Manufacturing industry to join the growing team of our client.The Test Engineering Manager manages technician team, budget, and schedule to meet specifications and timelines, and lead & Develop hardware, software, test plans, and test instructions for new & existing products.Advantages• Competitive salary and company benefits• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and growth• WWe are looking for a Test Engineering Manager in the Electronic Manufacturing industry to join the growing team of our client.The Test Engineering Manager manages technician team, budget, and schedule to meet specifications and timelines, and lead & Develop hardware, software, test plans, and test instructions for new & existing products.Advantages• Competitive salary and company benefits• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and growth• W
- Our client is a Canadian-owned Chemical company, that is looking to hire immediately a full-time, permanent Plant Engineer for their Mississauga location. Position: Maintenance Plant Engineer | Chemical | P&IDLocation - Mississauga, ON (Travel may be required to Toronto and Fort Erie site)Industry - Silicon Chemical manufacturing Salary - Depends on experience.Reports to - Corporate Engineering ManagerIf you are interested in this opportunity send your resOur client is a Canadian-owned Chemical company, that is looking to hire immediately a full-time, permanent Plant Engineer for their Mississauga location. Position: Maintenance Plant Engineer | Chemical | P&IDLocation - Mississauga, ON (Travel may be required to Toronto and Fort Erie site)Industry - Silicon Chemical manufacturing Salary - Depends on experience.Reports to - Corporate Engineering ManagerIf you are interested in this opportunity send your res
- We are looking for a talented individual with an engineering background to join the Engineering team for one of our HVAC Clients in Ontario Region. Position: Junior Application Design Engineer Location - BrantfordIndustry - HVAC Equipment ManufacturingSalary - Depends on experience.Reports to - Engineering ManagerIf you are interested in this opportunity send your resume directly to Harsh Bhavsar at harsh.bhavsar@randstad.caAdvantages- Competitive Salary-We are looking for a talented individual with an engineering background to join the Engineering team for one of our HVAC Clients in Ontario Region. Position: Junior Application Design Engineer Location - BrantfordIndustry - HVAC Equipment ManufacturingSalary - Depends on experience.Reports to - Engineering ManagerIf you are interested in this opportunity send your resume directly to Harsh Bhavsar at harsh.bhavsar@randstad.caAdvantages- Competitive Salary-
- Randstad is happy to support an international client who now have 63 manufacturing locations across 23 countries worldwide, in their search for a Drafting Technician who comes with at least 1-2 years of drafting experience, a comfort with the Solidworks software, a mechanical engineering aptitude, and a familiarity with fabrication processes.If this sounds like you, and you are looking for an amazing opportunity to round out and develop your drafting skillRandstad is happy to support an international client who now have 63 manufacturing locations across 23 countries worldwide, in their search for a Drafting Technician who comes with at least 1-2 years of drafting experience, a comfort with the Solidworks software, a mechanical engineering aptitude, and a familiarity with fabrication processes.If this sounds like you, and you are looking for an amazing opportunity to round out and develop your drafting skill
- Our client is a one-of-a-kind company in Canada, creating, mass-producing and selling premium consumer electronics products to customers around the world. Each product is a masterpiece of engineering having won multiple awards for design, features, performance and overall user experience. This company has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Senior Mechanical Designer to add to their design team.Position: Sr Mechanical Engineer | ProdOur client is a one-of-a-kind company in Canada, creating, mass-producing and selling premium consumer electronics products to customers around the world. Each product is a masterpiece of engineering having won multiple awards for design, features, performance and overall user experience. This company has partnered with Randstad Engineering in their search for a Senior Mechanical Designer to add to their design team.Position: Sr Mechanical Engineer | Prod
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about engineering manager jobs
Every process requires a manager to oversee operations. Engineering managers make sure projects remain on time and stay within budget. You will also work with customers, business partners, and engineering to generate feedback that can be used to improve projects throughout the design process. Finally, you will report the project status to senior management, and spearhead issues that arise during the project.
If you have experience within engineering and believe this role fits your capabilities, please contact Randstad Canada today. We can help you explore your engineering career options.
what engineering manager jobs entail
Engineering managers work in an office environment. However, you will spend a portion of your time onsite where projects or products are designed. This can include construction sites, computer labs, and manufacturing facilities. This is a full time position, with the need to occasionally work evenings and weekends to address project issues and meet deadlines. Some travel is part of the role to visit clients, production locations, and attend industry events. Engineering managers report to a senior engineering manager or directly to the client.
average engineering manager salaries
Engineering manager roles are known for their high earning potential. It’s a lucrative position that comes with an average annual salary of just under $120,000. Professionals with this job title generally have a starting salary of about $85,000. Over time, you can make more than $170,000 per year, with the opportunity to increase your income further with performance bonuses and other incentives.
your day to day tasks
Engineering managers have a long list of responsibilities that make up their role. Here are some of the many day-to-day tasks that you will be responsible for:
- direct engineering projects and activities
- report on projects to clients and stakeholders
- lead research and development
- develop the policies and processes
- collaborative with clients on projects
- train team members for projects
- analyze and research options to determine viability of project
- ensure team members have the support they need
where you can work
Engineering managers typically work for engineering firms in a B2B environment. They offer engineering, product, and process development to companies in retail, manufacturing, IT and many other industries. You can work directly for an organization or for an engineering consulting company. Opportunities are available in cities across Canada, and in particular, the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener-Waterloo Region, Ottawa, and Vancouver, to name a few. Your area of engineering specialization will impact the location of available opportunities.
what you bring to the table
Successful engineering mangers possess a combination of skills. They specialize in a particular type of engineering, have strong technology skills and strong business acumen. Some of the top skills hiring companies are looking for in engineering managers include the following:
- leadership skills
- team-first mentality and a strong team player
- excellent communication skills
- project management skills
- financial literacy and budget management
- problem solving and analytical skills
- ability to complete projects on time and on budget
training and certifications
Engineering managers are required to have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field. The type of degree required depends on your area of engineering specialization. Most hiring companies prefer candidates to have a master’s degree as well as more than 5 years of related experience. Engineering or business certifications related to the role are an asset.
where your career is headed
It is the goal for many engineers to work up to a management role within their area of specialization. Most engineering managers stay within their current role long term. The next step up in your career is to work toward a senior engineering manger role. Some engineering managers choose to specialize in a particular process or industry, and work up to a director role.
If you are looking for engineering management level positions, working with Randstad Canada can help you gain access to the career opportunities you are looking for. Contact us to start your search.