Engineering Manager

Bachelor's Degree required

Master's Degree Preferred

Electrical Engineering or related field

OIQ Member, asset

Optonique Member, asset

Ability to travel domestically and internationally <25%

Controlled Goods and Technology

A part of this position, you will be required to examine, handle, or transfer highly confidential equipment and technologies, including technical data or any technical assistance (such as instructions, training, etc.) classified as controlled goods. These goods have military or strategic significant, are critical to national security, and are strictly regulated under the Defence Production Act (DPA), and the Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), as part of Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

As a condition of an offer of employment, you must agree to undergo a security assessment conducted by Smiths Interconnect Canada designated official, in compliance with the CGP and DPA requirements. This screening includes the verification of proof of citizenship or permanent resident status, a criminal record and other security check. The disclosure of controlled goods to unauthorized persons is a criminal offense under Canadian law, therefor, you will be required to strictly comply with all Canadian laws that apply to controlled goods.

Planning and Decision Making:

Assignments are objective-oriented and aligned with organizational priorities.

Work is evaluated based on achievement of strategic objectives and adherence to timelines.

The Engineering function at Smiths Interconnect Canada is responsible for delivering innovative solutions in rugged photonics and advanced micro-electronics for commercial, defense and aerospace applications. This team ensures that all engineering activities, from design and development to process optimization, meet business objectives, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.

As Engineering Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Montréal rugged photonics Engineering Department. Establishing engineering strategies, ensuring their execution under sound engineering practices, customer satisfaction standards, and excellence in design and manufacturing. This includes developing proactive technology roadmaps to support long-term growth, optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality management and regulatory standards, reliability requirements and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. ITAR, CGP), and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver operational excellence and support strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop the Montréal rugged photonics Engineering Department, providing strategic leadership and direction for photonics products and advanced micro-electronics assembly technologies.

Lead employees using a performance management and development process that engages contributions through goal setting, feedback, and development planning.

Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Smiths Interconnect is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in critical applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world's most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of the Smiths Group. For more than 170 years, Smiths has been at the forefront of engineering progress for a better future. We serve millions of people each year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive world, and better connected in four global markets: energy, security and defense, space and aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in more than 50 countries.