Head of Product Development

Soucy; Drummondville; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Drummondville is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead engineering teams and manage major projects. In this hybrid role, you will define project objectives, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and support project managers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 5–8 years of product development experience, and is bilingual in French and English. Join a dedicated team in a collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.

Benefits

Flexible hours and teleworking

Group insurance

RRSP with employer contributions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

$2,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in product development.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in personnel supervision.
• Experience in product design and mechanical systems.
• Bilingualism (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic product development projects.
• Define project objectives and technical requirements.
• Ensure technical quality, budget compliance, costs, and deadlines.
• Oversee the design of new tracked assemblies.
• Mobilize and develop teams.
• Support project managers in planning and executing projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Member of the OIQ

Job description

Are you looking for a strategic role that combines team management and technical leadership?

The Head of Product Development plays a key role at Soucy: he or she is responsible for the performance and development of the engineering teams, while also leading certain major projects.

In this hybrid role, your motivational leadership, rigor, organizational skills, and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities will be essential in supporting project managers and advancing our strategic mandates.

In This Position, You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Manage strategic product development projects.
• Define project objectives, technical requirements, and use cases with clients.
• Ensure technical quality, budget compliance, costs, and deadlines.
• Oversee the design of new tracked assemblies.
• Mobilize and develop teams.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members
• Support project managers in planning and executing projects

Are you the ideal person for this position? Don't wait! Join an exceptional team today.

With the following skills and qualities, you will be successful in this role

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent training
• Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in product development
• 3 to 5 years of experience in personnel supervision
• Experience in product design and mechanical systems
• Bilingualism (French and English) to communicate with our various partners

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexible program that listens to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, teleworking, and more)
• Group insurance with plans that adapt to your reality
• An RRSP with employer contributions for solid finances
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for a helping hand when you need it
• A $2,000 referral bonus for choosing colleagues who are as dedicated to their work as you are!

And even more!

• A life outside of work thanks to leave for illness, personal needs, or family reasons
• Social activities to connect with your coworkers
• Support for your development to advance your career

Working at Soucy Track Systems means helping to design and manufacture our flagship product: Soucy track systems. Our 320 employees work hard every day with other Soucy subsidiaries to design, produce, and assemble our track system components which are renowned for their high quality. We rely on big machines and advanced technology to carry out our activities. But our greatest asset is our people. People who are dedicated to their work and who move forward as one. Our is a working environment that reflects our values: a collaborative space where you can find your place, where you can take on challenges, and where your ideas will come to life.