Product Engineering Manager

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

RS Technologies Inc. ("RS") – RESILIENT STRUCTURES for a reliable grid – is a leading manufacturer specializing in high-performance composite utility structures. Our poles are utilized in transmission, distribution, substation, and communication applications, offering a lighter, more durable, and longer-lasting alternative to wood, steel, and concrete. Since 2003, our poles have served over 500 customers across 30 countries. Headquartered in Canada, RESILIENT STRUCTURES operates globally, with manufacturing facilities in Tilbury, Ontario; St. George, Utah; and Houston, Texas, ensuring worldwide distribution of our ultra-resilient poles.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Product Engineering, to lead and scale our newly formed Product Engineering department. This role oversees product engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, including new product development, product enhancements and iterations, engineering change management, field performance evaluation, and technical support. The Manager, Product Engineering works closely with Manufacturing, Field Services, Sales Engineering, Product Management, and utility customers to ensure RS products continue to deliver superior performance, reliability, and value.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with a deep understanding of utility infrastructure, structural products, manufacturing processes, and customer-driven innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product engineering roles.
• Establish engineering priorities that align with company strategy, customer requirements, and market opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Manage project resources, engineering workloads, and departmental objectives.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the development of new composite utility pole and structural product offerings.
• Drive product improvements that enhance reliability, durability, installation efficiency, and customer value.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to support product innovation.
• Partner with Product Management and executive leadership to execute strategic product roadmap initiatives.
• Oversee engineering validation, testing, qualification, and product release activities.

Customer & Field Support

· Serve as a technical escalation point for customers, sales engineering, field services, and project teams. 

· Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements, reliability concerns, loading conditions, and system hardening objectives. 

· Support customer technical reviews, and engineering discussions. 

· Assist in the development of system reliability strategies that leverage composite pole and structure solutions to reduce outage risk, improve resiliency, and enhance long-term asset performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales Engineering, Field Services, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align engineering priorities with business needs.
• Support commercialization of new products from concept through production release and field deployment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues efficiently and professionally.
• Provide engineering input for proposals, customer specifications, project reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Experience

• Minimum of 7+ years of engineering experience in utility infrastructure, structural products, composites, engineered materials, or related industries.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or technical team lead experience.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and technical requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electric utility transmission or distribution structures.
• Knowledge of composite materials, fiberglass-reinforced polymer products, or pultruded structural components.
• Familiarity with NESC requirements, utility pole loading, framing practices, and distribution construction standards.
• Experience supporting product commercialization, design validation, testing, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Experience working directly with utility customers or infrastructure owners.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered design, storm hardening, grid resiliency, or asset lifecycle strategies.

WORK LOCATION:

St. George UT, Houston TX or Tilbury ON

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an office-based role with approximately 25% travel to other plant locations. A valid driver's license and passport are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, and tools.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and occasional kneeling or crouching, as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in the assigned work environment.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive compensation package, including a base salary, annual target incentive bonus, and full benefits.

BENEFITS

• 401(k),companymatching5%
• Medical, Dental,and VisionInsurance(CIGNA)
• Health saving account
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Generous paid time off

RS Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.