Engineering Supervisor in Oakville

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Reports to: Manager, Engineering

Who We Are

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring, and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability, and efficiency while achieving the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software, and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace systems. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side by side with our customers.

Overview

The Supervisor, Engineering provides first line supervision with people management responsibilities; ensures that all projects are being planned, scheduled, and tracked in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures; ensures that all projects are being evaluated against the established baseline for design scope.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include:

• Supervises a group of people as direct reports, positions that may report directly: CAD Drafters, Designers and/or Engineers, Lead Designers etc.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• General administrative supervision of design and engineering personnel.
• Coordinating resource allocation requirements with R&D.
• Timesheet approval and authorization for direct reports.
• Responsible for all people matters, new hires, training, performance management, merit increase decisions, etc.
• Recommend disciplinary and corrective actions as required.
• As directed by the RD, support in the mentoring of select personnel to promote growth and development.
• Ensure that each project has an established engineering budget for project cost, revenue, and gross margin.
• Follow established processes and procedures including Thermon Design Guide and Project Execution Guide.
• Work with the Project Leads to ensure that project progress reports are completed on time and that any issues are brought forth to the RD.
• Prepare and report forecast through the end of the project for resources required, document issue schedule, material requirements, inspection, delivery, equipment, cost, and revenue.
• In coordination with the Lead Designers, identify risks to the projects in terms of engineering staffing and evaluate mitigation options.
• Updates job descriptions for his/her staff as needed.
• Other activities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred. Bachelor's degree in a Technical field with industry experience is required.
• Minimum 10 years in electrical design or with Thermon products.
• 2-3 years Project Management in similar industry.
• MS-Office (Word, Excel) + 2 years Project Management in a similar industry is required.
• Previous experience managing a medium to large sized department and people is required.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Strong cross-cultural communicator and relationship builder at all levels of internal and client organization(s) with the ability to work effectively across functions and stakeholders.
• Well-developed business acumen and be able to balance a strategic focus with the ability to dig into the details administratively and drive day-to-day performance.
• Excellent people leader skills capable of inspiring and developing a best in class organization where results, attitude and behaviors are modeled at all levels.
• Strong technical ability. Ability to understand and communicate technology and specifications to customers.
• Ability to partner effectively with a senior leadership team and functional leaders in a matrixed environment.
• Proven collaborator and relationship building.
• Good knowledge of Codes and Standards that pertain to heat tracing (IEEE 515, NEC, IEC, etc.).
• Establishes a vision and engages and inspires others.
• Fosters trust in the team.
• Manages conflict effectively.
• Takes a stand on important issues despite opposition.
• Drives departmental changes in line with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of stakeholders and influence how they use your group’s equipment and services.