Location: Brampton, ON (Work arrangement to be confirmed)
Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
About the Opportunity
Are you a technically skilled leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes and delivering exceptional customer solutions? We're looking for an Application Engineering Manager to lead a team of approximately seven professionals across Applications Engineering and Aftermarket Support within an established organization in the power equipment industry.
In this role, you'll combine technical expertise, commercial insight and people leadership to strengthen operational performance and customer satisfaction. Working closely with Sales, Engineering and senior leadership, you'll help shape team strategy, drive continuous improvement and deliver solutions that meet evolving customer needs.
What's In It for You
An opportunity to lead and develop a talented technical team in a collaborative environment.
Meaningful exposure to strategic decisions, complex engineering applications and cross-functional initiatives.
The ability to influence processes, champion innovation and make a measurable impact on business performance.
A workplace that values mentorship, accountability and continuous professional growth.
Your Responsibilities
You'll coach, mentor and lead a team of approximately seven employees, supporting performance, engagement and professional development.
You'll oversee technical quotations, specification reviews, cost models, order processing and aftermarket support, ensuring quality and responsiveness.
You'll manage daily operations, team capacity, scheduling and workflow to meet customer expectations and business priorities.
You'll leverage Salesforce and departmental metrics to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
You'll champion lean initiatives, process optimization, training programs and effective change management.
You'll collaborate with Sales, Engineering and customers to develop customized technical solutions and resolve complex commercial challenges.
You'll contribute to strategic planning, workforce development and major sales opportunity reviews.
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of team leadership experience, ideally within an engineering, industrial or technical sales environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with a Power Engineering focus, or equivalent power industry experience.
Strong technical and commercial knowledge, with switchgear or utility market experience considered an asset.
Experience with Salesforce, technical quotations, order management, performance metrics and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, plan workforce capacity and lead organizational change.
Strong analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills, with sound business judgment.
Excellent English communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with a commitment to confidentiality.
Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing out the best in their team while finding smarter ways to work. The right person will bring strong technical judgment, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to drive meaningful improvements."
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