PME Director

SEGULA Technologies; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned professional to lead industrial development and optimize product design for manufacturability. This role involves managing resources, implementing standard processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the railway sector, strong team management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact on large-scale projects across various industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 10 years of industrial experience, preferably in the railway industry.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Organize co-engineering and industrial development for manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement and support production.

Skills

Team management skills

Process engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Technical education

Management skills

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Company Description

Segula Technologies is an engineering group with a global presence, helping boost competitiveness within all of the major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace & defence, energy, life sciences, naval and rail. Operating in more than 30 countries, with its 140 offices worldwide, the Group fosters a close relationship with its customers thanks to the expertise of its 15,000 talents. A leading engineering specialist placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialisation and production.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

• Organize co-engineering and industrial development to optimize product and process design for manufacturability.
• Ensure the transferability of industrial activities using standard processes.
• Drive industrialization resources through various phases of production.
• Manage special processes and critical operations to ensure product safety and reliability.
  
  

Responsibilities

Tender Phase

• Define industrial assumptions in line with product range standards.
• Validate industrial cost quotations.
  
  

Project Execution Phase

• Implement standard processes and product solutions.
• Ensure manufacturability and transferability using validated technologies.
• Follow co-engineering methodologies to optimize development lead time and quality.
• Validate gate reviews and ensure conditions for serial production are met.
• Ensure timely and quality documentation and ERP data.
• Implement manufacturing equipment in compliance with EHS rules and project targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and support production.
  
  

Management of Resources

• Manage staff capacity and competencies.
• Control workload forecasts.
• Ensure EHS requirements are met.
• Participate in PME Networks and contribute to standard improvements.
• Encourage team participation in relevant networks.
  
  

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Technical education.
• Management skills.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
  
  

Desired Knowledge/Experience

• 10 years of industrial experience, preferably in the railway industry.
• Team management skills.
• Technical experience in process engineering, manufacturing work instructions, line balancing, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, and Configuration follow-up.
• Knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Conscientious and committed.
• Team player with a spirit of "Team Trust Action."
• Decisive and able to make informed decisions.
• Ability to coach others.
• Self-motivated and able to inspire others.
• Logical, organized, and good communication skills.
  
  

Additional Information

• Position based in Plattsburgh, NY.
• Canadian citizenship is mandatory.
• Must be willing to commute daily to work location.