Company Description:

LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, mainly using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.

We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.

Role Description:

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Engineering to lead the next phase of our engineering evolution.

Reporting to the VP, Operational Transformation, you will lead a multidisciplinary Engineering organization responsible for product development, operational engineering, technical publications and engineering governance. You will shape the future of LiftWerx's industry-leading up-tower crane systems and specialized repair technologies while building the engineering organization, systems and capabilities required to support continued global growth.

Location:

This is an on-site position, based out of our Cambridge, ON office.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute LiftWerx's engineering strategy, technology roadmap and product-development priorities, balancing long-term innovation and capability development with the needs of today's field operations.
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary Engineering organization spanning product development, Operations Engineering, technical publications and engineering governance.
- Lead the development and evolution of up-tower crane systems, lifting solutions and specialized wind turbine repair technologies, overseeing the complete product lifecycle from concept and business case through design, validation, certification, deployment and continuous improvement.
- Build scalable engineering systems and governance, including design standards, technical reviews, product lifecycle and configuration management, engineering change control and technical documentation, to ensure safety, quality, reliability and regulatory compliance.




- Provide strategic leadership for Operations Engineering, lift planning and field engineering support, ensuring practical and timely solutions while improving constructability, field productivity and execution predictability.
- Create a strong feedback loop between Engineering, Field Operations, Equipment, Quality, Supply Chain and fabrication, turning field experience, product performance, failures and lessons learned into better standards, equipment and future designs.
- Champion engineering innovation through digital engineering, visualization, virtual prototyping and emerging technologies that improve design quality, field operability, development speed and technical risk.
- Partner across the business to ensure engineering decisions appropriately balance technical excellence, safety, risk, schedule, manufacturability, serviceability, customer requirements and commercial considerations.
- Develop Engineering leaders and technical talent through workforce planning, succession, coaching, competency development and clear career pathways.
- Build and manage a scalable network of external engineering, fabrication and technical partners to expand specialized capability and organizational capacity.

What Success Looks Like:

In this role, you'll build an Engineering organization that is recognized for technical excellence, innovation, and business impact. You'll help bring new products and technologies to market, improve the performance and reliability of our equipment, and create the systems and capabilities needed to support LiftWerx's continued growth. Success will be measured not only by the strength of the Engineering function, but by its contribution to safer operations, better customer outcomes, and long-term business performance.





Required Education, Experience, Knowledge/Skills:

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Skilled Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or ability to obtain registration in Ontario.

Experience

- 15+ years of progressive Engineering experience within heavy equipment, cranes, industrial equipment, renewable energy, construction, mining or another relevant engineered-product environment, including 5+ years leading multidisciplinary Engineering teams.
- Experience leading both product development and operational engineering functions.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly maturing an Engineering organization during periods of growth or increasing technical complexity.

Knowledge/Skills

- Strategic business acumen with the ability to balance technical, operational, commercial, and customer priorities.
- Proven ability to develop engineering leaders, technical talent, and external technical partnerships.
- Demonstrated leadership across both new product development and sustaining/operational Engineering, from concept through field deployment.

What We Can Offer:

- Competitive salary and vacation
- Medical, dental and paramedical benefits from day one
- Additional $500 health spending account
- Short-term disability
- Five paid sick days
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Annual bonus, long-term incentive programs and long-term bonuses
- Company branded clothing allowance

Salary: $152,200 - $181,400 CAD

Use of AI: Please note that AI is not used for screening, assessing or selecting candidates.

Vacancy Status: The job advertised above is an existing vacancy. There is currently one vacancy The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment for this role. Due to the nature of the work and in accordance with workplace safety standards, all team members must wear appropriate PPE while performing applicable job duties.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and you could be the next addition to our growing team!

📌 Director of Engineering (Cambridge)
🏢 LiftWerx
📍 Cambridge