About the position

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) offers a comprehensive suite of power solutions tailored for outdoor living. The portfolio encompasses cutting-edge solar panels and alternators for efficient power generation, advanced inverters and chargers for seamless power conversion, and a diverse range of lithium batteries for reliable energy storage. With these solutions, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy peace of mind and unparalleled freedom during their adventures. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Engineering Manager within our Engineering capability. This position reports to the General Manager and will work in Victoria, BC.

As an Engineering Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager and Product Management team in planning program resources, budgets, and schedules locally and globally. You are also responsible for monitoring progress and resources to ensure programs are within budget, schedule, performance specifications, and safety criteria. Product areas are fixed mount mobile AC / DC inverter-charging systems, solar systems, lithium-ion battery integration, wired and wireless connectivity, and providing mobile power solutions for MPS various business channels.

Your main responsibilities

Lead the design, test engineering, tech support; and work closely with product management, sourcing, quality, operations, and customers for new product development and continuous product improvements

• Plan, coordinate resources, monitor status, maintain program commitments, report on progress, and ensure delivery and quality applications are on time and within budget
• Design products, assemblies, and components which meet design and regulatory requirements
• Identify market opportunities, research solutions, develop advanced prototypes, secure IPs, and drive technical direction
• Execute product development life cycle (evaluate, concept, develop, industrialize, qualify, produce, review) in accordance with Dometic standards, such as Book of Requirements, DFMEA, PFMEA etc
• Develop and mentor team members with talent management, performance evaluations / management, and succession planning
• Lead by example to facilitate design reviews and to approve new concepts, product design, specifications, verifications, validations, and supplier PPAP submissions
• Advocate best practices and look for continuous improvement opportunities
• Review, approve, and execute design verification and validation plan for new products/designs
• Promote group discussions, collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement for team and individuals
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required
• Perform other duties and undertake special projects as assigned by supervisor

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance
• Disability and AD&D insurance
• 15 days of starting annual vacation
• $150 annual health and wellness benefit
• Well-stocked on-site kitchen
• Employee discounts on our own products
• Company events

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in a fast paced, high-volume workplace as well as having acquired the following qualifications and experiences.

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience
• Familiar in all aspects of mechanical, electronic, and firmware product development

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

• Strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and a proven history of relentless execution
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and lead diverse personalities across functions and sites
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mature and supportive leadership abilities
• Strong ability to quickly and accurately estimate size and scope of projects
• Ability to map out, plan, and communicate development activities
• Thorough knowledge and experience with power electronic products and batteries
• Ability to quote and to optimize cost, performance, and meeting internal/external customer requirements
• Strong problem solving and judgement abilities to make balanced decisions
• Expert agility in managing changing requirements and competing resources

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.

Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

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.