Director, Component Engineering (Telecom)

TL;DR

Director, Component Engineering (Telecom): Leading innovation and operational excellence across the component engineering function with an accent on technology roadmaps, supplier partnerships, and component reliability. Focus on driving strategic planning, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring compliance for global connectivity solutions.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Salary: $144,800 - $231,200 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, committed to a people-first culture that prioritizes flexibility, individual growth, and meaningful societal impact.

What you will do

• Lead a global team of component engineers while driving strategic planning and budget management.
• Co-develop commodity strategies with Global Commodity Managers to align technical insights with business priorities.
• Advise R&D teams on component technologies and readiness throughout product lifecycles.
• Build partnerships with manufacturers to influence roadmaps, reliability standards, and capacity planning.
• Oversee manufacturer onboarding, including audits, reliability qualifications, and compliance assessments.
• Mitigate supply risks through multi-sourcing strategies and proactive management of obsolescence.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep technical understanding of telecom component technologies and fabrication processes.
• Expertise in telecom standards such as Telcordia, IPC, and JEDEC.
• Proven experience in component reliability, failure mechanisms, and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership capability to influence and align stakeholders across technical and business functions.

Nice to have

• Experience driving digital transformation or automation initiatives in supply chain domains.
• Familiarity with Agile product lifecycle management systems.
• Knowledge of global environmental compliance frameworks like REACH and RoHS.
• Background in supplier qualification and factory audits.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Participation in DCPP (Canada) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
• Commitment to a flexible work environment and inclusive culture.