Electrical Engineering Manager

About the position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Electrical Engineering Manager. This position reports to Director of Engineering and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Electrical Engineering Manager of the Vancouver team, you will be focusing on leading, mentoring and developing Electronic Designers, while directly contributing to new product development and continuous improvement. In conjunction with product development, the Electrical Engineering Manager is expected to assist with monitoring progress and resources to ensure programs are within budget, schedule, performance specifications and safety criteria. Team members will be working alongside electronic, embedded firmware, and mechanical product designers to solve a variety of technical challenges to develop novel technologies that pave roads towards successful product launches.

General Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Review and provide technical direction on design solutions to meet cost and functional targets.

• Review and approve design validation plans for new products/designs.

• Represent the design engineering team in multi-function programs which include product management, manufacturing, quality, production, and supply chain management for new product launches and continuous product improvements.

• Identify market opportunities and research solutions; estimate project design times and cost estimates.

Electrical Design Process

• Ensure best practices and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the electrical engineering team.

• Set group direction for electronic CAD design (preference for Altium Designer) including library management, schematic and PCB rules, and style guides.

• Convey and uphold internal Quality Management System protocols

Program Management

• Monitor status, maintain program commitments, and report out progress on programs.

• Interface with electronic contract manufacturers to align on schedule, technical challenges, and road mapping.

Resource Management

• Build, mentor, and develop the Vancouver Electrical Engineering team.

• Conduct performance evaluations (PMP) and recommend individual development plans.

• Maintain existing equipment and create business cases to procure required equipment for electronic lab to ensure engineering team has the equipment required to complete work.

• Support other Dometic Marine facilities in electronic design and test practices (as required).

• Ensure employee compliance with company ethics policies and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Complete additional job duties and assignments up to 15% of the time.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)

• Paid Vacation

• Statutory Holidays

• Free on-site parking

• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance

• Employee discounts on our incredible products

• Company events

• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic, Computer Science, Mechanical or related engineering discipline is required

• 5+ years of industry or relevant electronic design experience

• 3+ years in a people management or team leadership role, with demonstrated success leading technical professionals

• Consumer electronic product design and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems

• Effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations by coordinating with cross functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, and regulatory), balancing project schedules, resource constraints, and business objectives in a fast paced marine manufacturing environment.

• Lead and align diverse stakeholders including engineers, project managers, vendors, and senior leadership to deliver projects on time and to specification, while proactively mitigating technical and schedule risks.

• Knowledge in Altium Designer, or equivalent electronic CAD program

• Familiar with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, specifically as it relates to interfacing with external fabrication houses

• Familiar with EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product. Experience with EMC simulation toolchains or products is an advantage.

• Familiar with QFD, Design and Process FMEA’s.

• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ISO, and familiarity with ISO9001 requirements.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Self-starter with a passion for learning

• Ability to forge and manage relationships with program teams, customers, and suppliers, as well as foster a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team environment and all levels of personnel

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in product/technology development

• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The salary for this position ranges from $130,000 CAD to $165,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver's Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.