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.

Location

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

Role Overview

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. You will assist with monitoring progress and resources to ensure programs are within budget, schedule, performance specifications and safety criteria. Team members will work alongside electronic, embedded firmware, and mechanical product designers to solve a variety of technical challenges and develop novel technologies that pave roads towards successful product launches.

General Responsibilities

- Review and provide technical direction on design solutions to meet cost and functional targets.
- Review and approve design validation plans for current products/designs.
- Represent the design engineering team in multi-function programs including 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 on progress.
- 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 and recommend individual development plans.
- Maintain existing equipment and create business cases to procure equipment for the electronic lab.
- 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 We Offer

- 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 products
- Company events
- Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

- 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 success leading technical professionals.
- Consumer electronic product design and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations, coordinating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced marine manufacturing environment.
- Lead and align diverse stakeholders to deliver projects on time and to specification, mitigating technical and schedule risks.




- Knowledge of Altium Designer or equivalent electronic CAD.
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, especially interfacing with external fabrication houses.
- Familiarity with EMC issues in certification testing; experience with EMC simulation tools is an advantage.
- Familiarity with QFD, Design and Process FMEAs.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ISO, and ISO9001 requirements.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

- Self-starter with a passion for learning.
- Ability to forge and manage relationships with program teams, customers, and suppliers, and foster a team workplace.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team and at all levels.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Innovative thinker with defensible failures in product/technology development.
- Professional demeanor 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 define how we work here and what it takes to do things.

Are You Our Next Star?

Then we would love to see your application.

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

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, 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.

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📌 Electrical Engineering Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Dometic
📍 Vancouver