Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Management Level 1

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role

As the Team Lead for Carbon Capture Products, you will manage a team of engineers and specialists focused on the design, development, and optimization of carbon capture filter technologies. You will play a pivotal role in guiding product development, ensuring high performance and market readiness of our carbon capture solutions. Your leadership will be essential in aligning team efforts with strategic objectives and delivering impactful results.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• You have bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• You bring at least 10 years of experience in product development, preferably in the field of carbon capture or related environmental technologies.
• You bring minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of managing and motivating teams to achieve project goals.
• You bring strong project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• You have good experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and processes, including design approval and change management.
• You have excellent technical problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of carbon capture technologies.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications

• Experience designing with Creo CAD and Ansys FEA is desirable.

What Success looks like in this role

• You have the ability to lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists working on carbon capture products. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• You successfully oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of carbon capture filter development projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• You drive the development of new carbon capture filter technologies and improve existing products. Guide the team through design, prototyping, testing, and optimization phases.
• You provide technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle. Address complex engineering challenges and ensure technical excellence in all aspects of product development.
• You develop and execute strategies for product development and market introduction. Align team goals with company objectives and market needs.
• You manage the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, including approval of product designs, changes, and updates. Ensure compliance with PLM standards and effective documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• You successfully lead detailed design reviews to ensure product designs meet technical requirements, performance specifications, and regulatory standards. Facilitate constructive feedback and drive design improvements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!