Who We AreWe are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world‑class company. At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.Your Role And Key ResponsibilitiesAs the BSI Design Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for all design activities within Battery Specific Infrastructure (BSI). You will own the implementation of business and product requirements, steer engineering contractors, and ensure seamless integration of stakeholder needs. This role demands high‑level decision‑making, cross‑functional coordination, and governance of design standards, BIM, and document control processes to deliver optimized, compliant, and future‑ready infrastructure. This position is in‑person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.What You Bring To The TeamOwn the translation of business and product user requirements into actionable design deliverables. Ensure alignment with operational objectives and long‑term infrastructure strategy.Collect, validate, and integrate requirements from multiple stakeholders. Drive consensus and maintain traceability to ensure all inputs are reflected in design outputs.Lead interface management across technical units and disciplines.



Ensure seamless coordination and resolution of design dependencies to prevent conflicts and delays.Provide strategic direction and oversight to engineering contractors. Ensure compliance with technical standards, project objectives, and cost/schedule targets.Govern technical change processes across all BSI design disciplines. Ensure traceability, minimize disruption, and maintain alignment with project milestones and business priorities.Develop and enforce design guidelines, procedures, and best practices. Drive standardization to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of design processes.Oversee BIM implementation and document control BSI systems. Ensure digital model integrity, version control, and compliance with project protocols.Establish and monitor design risk management and quality assurance frameworks. Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to QA/QC standards.What Makes You Stand OutMaster's Degree – Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).10+ years of industry experience,



minimum of 5+ years in a leadership role.Clean and dry room design with strategic design leadership experience is required.Experience with cross‑functional coordination.Demonstrated skills in technical governance & standardization.Digital design management experience.Advanced competency in MS Office Suite; experience with SharePoint, MS Teams.PMP or similar an asset.What To Look Forward ToAttractive compensation: the expected competitive compensation range for this position is $136,640–$186,640 CAD, which includes base pay and target short‑term incentive plan.Benefits include:Competitive advantages program with flexible options for coverage.Pension and retirement savings: contribution to a registered pension plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.Employee assistance plan supporting mental health, physical wellness, and overall wellbeing.Vacation allowance: competitive paid time off with no vacation days required from December 24 to December 31.Opportunities for development.Relocation support.Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.PowerCo is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation is determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined above.Additional InformationThis posting is for a currently vacant role. We believe the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during the application process and beyond. Applicants who require an accommodation should inform the recruiter in advance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Bsi Design Manager - C$136,640 - C$186,640 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 VOLKSWAGEN Group
📍 Winnipeg