Engineering Manager

Vancouver, BC | Full-time | On-site

Base salary: $115,000–$140,000 CAD + ESOP

Kinitics Automation is scaling advanced SMA-based actuation systems for demanding industrial applications. We are expanding our product lines and need a leader who can manage technical teams to bring engineered-product concepts to reality. This role is a fit for someone who enjoys building structure inside a fast-moving engineering environment.

You’ll help keep programs on track, align internal teams, and support the delivery of complex R&D; and commercialization projects. Opportunities to take a hands-on role exist for those that posses design acumen in mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Why this role matters

As we expand production and deployments, execution becomes a competitive advantage. You’ll help ensure the engineering organization can deliver reliably while conforming to the standards required for industrial-grade products.

What you’ll do

- Guide electro-mechanical product designs through every phase of its lifecycle.
- - Lead and support multidisciplinary engineering teams working on SMA-based motion control products.
- - Manage timelines, budgets, priorities,



and cross-functional coordination across R&D; and commercialization efforts.
- - Support pilot deployments, both remotely and in the field
- - Improve engineering processes, reporting, and team execution against demanding technical standards.

What we’re looking for

- Background in engineering, technical project management, and product design.
- - Experience managing projects, deliverables, and technical teams in hardware, industrial, or R&D; settings.
- - Solid organizational ability and comfort operating across multiple priorities.
- - A practical leadership style with the ability to create alignment and momentum.

Nice to have

- Experience with hardware development cycles, pilot programs, or manufacturing scale-up.
- - Familiarity with industrial customers or regulated technical environments.

Why Kinitics

- Extended health, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage.
- - Employee Stock Option Plan.
- - Professional development support.
- - A high-trust, engineering-driven culture with regular team events.

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📌 Engineering Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Kinitics Automation
📍 Vancouver