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Director of Engineering Transfomer

Foster Conner Recruiting

Toronto, CAonsitePosted Jun 3, 2026

About the role

Director of Engineering

If you are a transformer engineering leader who enjoys building teams, influencing strategy, and seeing your ideas implemented, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer serving the power industry. They are investing heavily in engineering, operations, and product development and are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a talented team through the next phase of growth.

This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of the engineering organization while partnering closely with executive leadership on product strategy, operational excellence, talent development, and long-term business objectives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a financially stable manufacturer with a strong backlog and long-term growth plans

Influence company strategy and engineering direction at a leadership level

Lead and mentor an established engineering team while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent

Work in an environment where engineering has a voice and plays a critical role in business decisions

Drive innovation, process improvement, and new product initiatives

Collaborate closely with operations, sales, quality, and executive leadership

Enjoy the visibility and impact that comes with leading a key function within the organization

What You Will Do

Lead the engineering organization and establish priorities that support business objectives

Develop and mentor engineering managers, engineers, and technical staff

Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, systems, and workflows

Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and customer requirements

Partner with operations, quality, sales, and supply chain teams to support growth and profitability

Evaluate technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes that improve product performance and efficiency

Establish metrics and accountability to improve team performance and execution

Participate in strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational development

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Progressive engineering leadership experience within transformer manufacturing

Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of transformer design, manufacturing processes, and industry standards

Experience developing teams, improving processes, and driving organizational performance

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Track record of delivering results while building a positive, accountable culture

Ideal Background

We are interested in leaders with broad transformer industry experience, including power, distribution, specialty, dry-type, medium power, large power, or other transformer product lines.

Confidential Search

To protect the confidentiality of our client, additional details regarding company name, location, compensation, and organizational structure will be discussed during the interview process.

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