Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
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.
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.
- Background in engineering, technical project management, and product design.
- Experience managing projects, deliverables, and technical teams in hardware, industrial, or R&D settings.
- Strong organizational ability and comfort operating across multiple priorities.
- A practical leadership style with the ability to create alignment and momentum.
- Experience with hardware development cycles, pilot programs, or manufacturing scale-up.
- Familiarity with industrial customers or regulated technical environments.
- 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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