Job Description

Hammond Power Solutions Inc.

is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for an

Electrical Engineering Manager-MV/LV,

come grow with us! This position will work out of our Guelph head office.



Reporting to the Director, Design Engineering the Electrical Engineering MV/LV Manager's primary function is to lead the electrical engineering design department. Responsibilities include training, recruitment, and performance & people management and the development of engineering staff that report directly or indirectly. This role also needs hands on work to support the departmental workload and take full responsibility for all assigned projects. The manager will also be responsible to provide support to manufacturing, testing, QA, supply chain etc, as and when required. This role sets and adheres to department financial budgets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership Responsibilities


Ensure the safety and well-being of those in the department. Assign and manage the workload for all staff to achieve lead time and SOT targets for individual designers and departments. Recruitment and orientation of new department staff. Provide technical training and ongoing coaching to department staff and supervisors. Conduct performance appraisals annually with frequent checkpoints. Support healthy relationships and effective communication between Engineering and all other departments. Support shop floor in resolving any production issues. Provide guidance and support for the development of staff. Address performance issues. Be an example for HPS' values Manage and meet annual expense budget targets. Manage and meet departmental KPI's.

Projects


Follow the requirements for COD, POD and strategic projects. Work with the customer to develop a cost-effective solution for customer application. Collaborate with the HPS team to ensure the project is completed cost-effectively and on schedule. Work with IT to automate design outputs for strategic project.

Continuous Improvement


Identify opportunities for continuous improvement (CI) with an aim for cost reduction and quality improvement. This may affect material, labour, lead time, processes, etc. Participate in CI implementation once the project is approved.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

Prior Experience


Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. P.Eng designation preferred. 6-9 years experience in Electrical Engineering with minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory position. Project management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft word, excel, power point, etc.

Professional Attributes


Planning and organization skills. Ability to demonstrate initiative. Ability to motivate others. Sense of responsibility and accountability. Effective leadership ability. Excellent fundamentals in electrical engineering and transformers. Attention to design details, accuracy, and timelines. Ability to understand applications. Ability to perform calculations. Enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us--so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.



Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).


We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.



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