Manager, Hardware Design Engineering

cmlabs

. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of five mechanical and electromechanical designers across Montreal and Salt Lake City .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, leading multidisciplinary teams in hardware design and development while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proficient in project management, technical coaching, and fostering collaboration across engineering and manufacturing disciplines.

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Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSolidWorksAutodesk InventorDFM

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignElectrical DesignManufacturing EngineeringFabricationAssemblyGD&TMaterial SelectionTolerance ManagementEngineering Change ManagementPDM Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

3D Modeling2D DrawingsElectrical SchematicsWiring DiagramsBOMs

Industry Keywords

Electromechanical EngineeringMechatronicsHardware DevelopmentPrototype BuildsShop-Floor Problem-Solving

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblySaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of five mechanical and electromechanical designers across Montreal and Salt Lake City
Remain involved in technical design, engineering reviews, troubleshooting, and complex hardware problem-solving
Plan and prioritize engineering activities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of hardware development projects
Establish engineering expectations, design standards, documentation practices, and accountability
Provide technical coaching in mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering
Support onboarding, performance management, and professional development
Lead the design and development of complete simulator hardware assemblies, including mechanical structures, operator controls, and electrical systems
Guide the selection of materials, components, manufacturing processes, and fabrication methods
Review electrical designs, including power distribution, wiring diagrams, cable harnesses, connectors, sensors, and control interfaces
Promote modular, standardized, and reusable hardware designs
Ensure that electrical safety, mechanical safety, and regulatory requirements are considered
Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams using DFM and DFA principles
Participate in prototype builds, assembly reviews, production troubleshooting, and manufacturing process improvements
Resolve design-related manufacturing challenges and support engineering-to-production transitions
Work with external manufacturers, fabrication shops, and suppliers to evaluate manufacturability, quality, and cost
Visit production facilities in Laval and Salt Lake City regularly
Oversee 3D models, 2D drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
Establish revision control, engineering change management, and product release practices
Align engineering BOMs, manufacturing BOMs, assembly instructions, and production requirements
Improve documentation and knowledge-sharing practices to support long-term product maintainability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in mechanical, electromechanical, or hardware product design and development, including experience leading technical teams or engineering projects
Strong practical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering
Significant hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication, assembly, and shop-floor problem-solving
Proven experience managing, mentoring, or technically leading engineering designers and multidisciplinary teams
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor
Working knowledge of electrical design, including schematics, power distribution, cable harnesses, electrical components, and control interfaces
Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, mechanical assembly, and electrical integration
Expertise in DFM, DFA, GD&T, material selection, and tolerance management
Experience with PDM systems, engineering BOMs, revision control, and engineering change processes
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Comfortable working with technicians, assemblers, suppliers, and production personnel
Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Montreal, Laval, and Salt Lake City, Utah
Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written; English is required for daily collaboration with the U.S. team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Professional development and team member development opportunities
Regular travel between Montreal, Laval, and Salt Lake City to support production alignment