Technical Development Manager
Technical Development Manager
Parmerit | Strathroy, Ontario
Technical Development Manager | Engineering Manager | Mechatronics | Product Development
About Parmerit: Established in 1988, Parmerit is a leader in custom machining, fabrication, and automation. We design and manufacture advanced automated systems and engineered solutions for clients across pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With the recent acquisition of Adescor, we are entering an exciting growth phase focused on next-generation product development and commercialization.
Role Overview: The Technical Development Manager provides cross-disciplinary leadership across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams. This role leads full product development cycles—from concept and prototyping to testing, validation, and commercialization—while shaping engineering capability and technical direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
- Lead the development of integrated automation equipment and mechatronic systems.
- Own system architecture, design decisions, and engineering documentation.
- Manage full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
- Guide technical roadmaps, requirements, and engineering processes.
- Lead design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, testing protocols, and change control.
- Manage external contractors, design firms, and technical vendors.
- Mentor engineering staff and build a high-performance team culture.
- Ensure compliance with CSA, UL, CE, and other regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Background in automation, industrial machinery, or mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, PLC systems (Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley).
- Strong conceptual understanding of software architecture and logic.
- Strong project management, communication, and leadership capabilities.
Why Join Us:
- Lead next-generation product development from concept to commercialization.
- Influence strategic engineering direction and organizational growth.
- Work with advanced automation and integrated engineering technologies.
- High-impact role reporting directly to the CEO.
- Opportunity to shape the future of the Adescor product line.
Interested candidates are invited to apply directly at careers@adescor.com, quoting Technical Development Manager in the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Strathroy, ON N7G 4L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Automation: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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