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Are you an engineering leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and helping technical organizations scale? If you're passionate about building high-performing engineering functions, driving continuous improvement, and aligning engineering resources to business priorities, this opportunity with United Wire & Cable could be the next step in your career.

United Wire & Cable (UWC), a GCG company, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our Engineering team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators responsible for delivering engineering solutions that support customer projects, product development initiatives, and business growth across our electrical wire and cable portfolio.

As a member of the United Wire & Cable Business Leadership Team, you will play an important role in shaping engineering priorities, developing team capabilities, improving engineering processes, and ensuring resources are aligned to the highest-value opportunities. This position combines people leadership, operational oversight, and technical guidance to help drive quality, consistency, and execution across the organization.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada location.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee engineering workload planning and resource allocation to ensure projects are prioritized and executed effectively
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with strategic objectives and customer needs
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices that improve quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and enhance project execution
• Monitor project progress, remove obstacles, and help teams resolve technical and operational challenges
• Drive product development initiatives, including new product introduction, product enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
• Coordinate certification testing and support compliance with applicable industry standards and requirements
• Serve as a technical resource and engineering liaison for cross-functional teams throughout the organization
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and talent development efforts to strengthen the engineering organization
• Participate as a member of the Business Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and business growth initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of CAD engineering experience within a technical, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Prior experience leading and developing engineering or technical teams
• Strong proficiency with CAD tools and engineering documentation practices
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage competing business demands
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within power distribution, electrical products, wire and cable, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
• Experience developing engineering standards, workflows, and training programs
• Familiarity with product certification testing and regulatory requirements
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 dependent on industry relevant management experience
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage including health, vision, and dental plans
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, RRSP plan with company match
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

United Wire & Cable (UWC), a GCG company, is a Toronto-based supplier of electrical wire and cable solutions supporting customers across Canada and global markets. The company provides innovative cable products engineered for demanding environments, including utilities, mining operations, industrial facilities, and large-scale infrastructure projects. UWC partners with distributors, contractors, governments, and industrial customers to deliver reliable solutions that meet strict performance and safety requirements. Our technical sales team works closely with customers to ensure the right products are selected for each application.

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace for all employees and applicants.

We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our organization.

GCG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the United States, Canada, or other jurisdictions where we operate.

In Canada, we comply fully with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and related employment legislation. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking and underrepresented groups.

GCG is dedicated to providing barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

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