The Electrical Design Group Leader supports the administrative and technical leadership of the Electrical Design Department in the development and implementation of automated systems.

Providing leadership through day to day prioritization, resource allocation, technical guidance, the support of the electrical design department as well as collaboration with the Engineering and Operations groups and their respective group leaders.

The Group Leader will provide leadership in all aspects of the design process, including mentoring and guiding design team members to create, verify and participate in validation aspects of designs with a focus on safety, quality, performance and delivery.

Ensuring each implementation is satisfies the specific customer and project requirements.

This is for an existing vacancy.

Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities Supervise department staff and provide technical leadership on all aspects of electrical and control systems design for automation equipment Appoint Team Leads to larger projects as required.

Align employee skillset to corresponding design activity or project, assisting the Team with creating a detailed design plan.

Assign both Internal employee and contract resources to current project design activities.

Assist department designers with verifying their design, architecture and layouts Provide oversight and direction on Machine Safety design in accordance with relevant codes Direct and manage Safety Risk Assessment activity within the department Review design output, from concept to client approval, to ensure delegated duties are performed as per specifications in quotation and design requirements.

Ensuring alignment with labour budgets and schedule milestones Provide technical oversight and final approval of electrical design deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards Identify the developmental needs of others and coaching,



mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills Develop and maintain partnership with vetted and reliable contract design resources.

Allocate contractor resource to support active jobs.

Review budget scope with contractors prior to start.

Submit contractors invoices to Purchasing.

Review and Approve Contractor Purchase Orders Fulfill role of Electrical Design project Lead as required.

Typically reserved for being Internal Design lead on projects sourced to external design contractors.

Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of cross-departmental electrical design, build and programming standards in collaboration with Mechanical, Controls and Build departments Support the validation of recent tools, technologies and design approaches to ensure alignment with safety, quality and organizational standards Assist Sales Department with quote support applications, delegating as required Investigate and document department Non-Conformances Review department software requirements.

Make recommendations to purchase as required.

Occasional travel globally as required Proficient in EPLAN, AutoCAD , Edrawings MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Good understanding of pneumatics and fluid power engineering Working knowledge and understanding of the following Canadian & International Safety Codes ESA/CEC Electrical Codes CSA Z462_Workplace Electrical Safety CSA Z432_Safeguarding of Machinery, including conducting Safety Risk Assessments CSA Z434_Robot Safety Minimum Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Specialized Experience Minimum 5+ Years Experience within the Automation or Automotive Manufacturing Field Preference given to candidate holding PEO (Professional Engineers of Ontario) Designation CMSE (Certified Machine Safety Expert) Certification is recommended Changing job conditions may require periodical skill upgrades Ability to travel globally as required

📌 Electrical Design Leader (Barrie)
🏢 Waterford Executive
📍 Barrie