Crate Mechanical Designer

BRP; Valcourt (ville); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus based on company results

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Healthcare fully paid by BRP

Flexible work schedule

Summer schedule varying by department

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

Job summary

BRP in Valcourt, Quebec is seeking a Crate Designer to develop crates and strategies to protect vehicles during transport. You will lead crate design, collaborate with engineers and logistics, and drive improvements in crate quality.

You will produce manufacturing drawings and follow projects through prototyping and production start-up. You will work with SmarTeam and SAP for materials, and communicate across groups with suppliers.

Qualifications

• DEC in mechanical engineering is required.
• General knowledge of materials (steel, aluminum, plastics) is expected.
• Strong project management skills are important.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to liaise with partners outside Québec.
• CATIA knowledge is an asset.
• Leadership and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and conceive crate structures and components.
• Collaborate with vehicle engineering and logistics teams to find innovative solutions.
• Produce technical drawings for manufacturing crates and components.
• Follow development phases including prototyping and production start-ups.
• Manage materials lists using SmarTeam and SAP.
• Coordinate cross-group communication on technical items with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Materials knowledge

Education

DEC in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

We are looking for a Crate Designer to develop crates and strategies to protect vehicles during transport. You will have a leading role in improving the quality of the crates, innovate during the conception of new products and in turn influence the quality of the delivered product. You will collaborate with engineers, the logistic team, production and many others.

As part of your role, you'll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You'll be at the forefront of bringing a wide range of new talent to BRP.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Participate actively in the design and conception of the crate structure and of its components.
• Participate in the exchanges and at the search for innovative solutions and problem solving in collaboration with all vehicle engineering.
• Produce the technical drawings necessary for the manufacturing of components and crates for our vehicles.
• Do the follow up on the different phases of development including the prototype testing and the production starts.
• Manage the list of materials by using SmarTeam and SAP
• Ensure the communication between the different groups in the organization and the suppliers on technical items.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• D.E.C. in mechanical engineering, design concentration or equivalent.
• General knowledge in materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, paints).
• Skill in project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and good enough english skills to communicate with partners outside Québec.
• Knowledge of the CATIA application is an advantage.
• Leadership and teamwork skills are essential.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let's start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We're a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it's not about the destination: It's about the journey.