Engineering Director

St-Amour & Associates, Senc.; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

St-Amour & Associates, Senc., a Quebec-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of automated systems, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering function across mechanical, automation, and software disciplines in Laval. This role will be pivotal in advancing strategy, processes, performance, and innovation to deliver high-value solutions for customers.

You will manage budgets, mentor teams, and collaborate with Sales and PMO to drive R&D initiatives and product

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and drive the performance of the engineering teams across mechanical, automation, and software disciplines.
• Oversee engineering processes and KPI-driven performance in projects and R&D initiatives.
• Coach and support team members on performance, development, and work environment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Engineering to align on technical scope and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Job description

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to join a well-established Quebec-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of automated systems and custom-engineered solutions. In a context of strong growth, this individual will play a strategic role within the organization and will be responsible for advancing the engineering function across people, processes, performance, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to senior management, the Director of Engineering will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the engineering department.
• This individual will also serve as a key technical reference for complex projects and major research and development initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and drive the performance of the engineering teams;
• Oversee the three engineering disciplines: mechanical, automation, and software development;
• Structure and optimize engineering processes for both customer projects and R&D initiatives;
• Implement standardized methods and best practices across the various engineering disciplines;
• Establish and maintain a performance-driven culture supported by key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Manage the department’s budget and ensure optimal allocation of resources;
• Assess engineering staffing requirements in collaboration with the PMO / Project Management Office;
• Coach and support team members with respect to performance, professional development, work environment, and evaluations;
• Identify cross-functional challenges and implement solutions to improve organizational effectiveness;
• Strengthen communication and collaboration between Sales, Project Management, and Engineering;
• Act as a technical advisor and subject-matter expert to support the Sales team during the proposal and quotation process;
• Ensure product quality with a focus on reliability, performance, and overall value;
• Participate in technical approval gates and define clear scopes for R&D and product development initiatives;
• Identify and prioritize product improvements that provide meaningful value to the organization and its customers;
• Participate in patent management and review technical content to ensure optimal protection of the company’s intellectual property;
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies, and industry trends to identify new product and innovation opportunities;
• Actively contribute to the company’s technology strategy and long-term growth.