Technical Director – Engineering, Quality & Production Processes

FED Group; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

FED Group in Montreal is seeking a Technical Director – Engineering, Quality & Production Processes to lead a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals. You will drive CAPEX investments, oversee budgets, and deliver strategic projects across engineering, quality, and production processes.

The role requires a strong background in heavy manufacturing, CAPEX project execution, and proven leadership in a large-scale plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering and OIQ membership.
• 8–10 years of experience leading technical teams in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience in heavy industries and CAPEX project management.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals across engineering, quality, and production processes.
• Define priorities, set objectives, manage CAPEX projects, and oversee budgets.
• Improve productivity, quality, and operational performance through continuous improvement.
• Manage technical customer support and coordinate actions with customers/partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

English & French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Job description

I am currently recruiting a Technical Director – Engineering, Quality & Production Processes for a major international manufacturing company based in Montreal. You will join a heavy industrial environment featuring complex manufacturing processes, large-scale production equipment, and significant challenges related to performance, quality, and capital investment. This is a strategic leadership role combining technical team management, industrial project delivery, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Your Role Working closely with plant leadership, you will oversee engineering, quality, and production process activities. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals. Your mandate will be to set priorities, develop your team, deliver technical projects, and make a direct contribution to the plant’s overall performance.YOUR MISSIONSechnical Leadership and Team ManagementLead, motivate, and develop a team of 15 professionals across engineering, quality, and production processes.Set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor team performance.Support technical leaders in resolving complex operational challenges.Build technical capabilities, encourage ownership, and foster collaboration with operations.Industrial Projects and Capital InvestmentsLead engineering, modernization, and plant improvement projects.Define and prioritize CAPEX investments and manage operating (OPEX) budgets within your scope.Oversee projects from concept through implementation, tracking costs, schedules, risks, and outcomes.Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and identify cost-reduction opportunities.Quality, Production Processes and Operational PerformanceOversee quality activities and the control of manufacturing processes.Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.Reduce nonconformities, scrap, and recurring operational issues.Monitor performance indicators, standardize procedures, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards.Technical Customer Support and Client RelationsOversee the investigation of technical and quality issues reported by customers.Define and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with the relevant teams.Participate in technical discussions with customers and partners, and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.YOUR PROFILEBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering; member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).8–10 years of relevant experience, including substantial experience managing technical teams in a large-scale manufacturing environment.Experience in heavy industry, such as metallurgy, steelmaking, foundries, mining, aluminum production, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, or oil and gas.Proven experience managing industrial projects and CAPEX investments.Strong understanding of complex industrial processes, quality, and manufacturing performance challenges.Demonstrated leadership, influencing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively.Experience with budget management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken.What Will Set You ApartYou are an accomplished industrial leader known for your judgment, ability to inspire teams, and track record of moving projects forward. You know how to lead technical experts, present and defend recommendations to senior management, and turn complex industrial challenges into practical action plans.Employment ConditionsPermanent, full-time position.Annual salary: $155,000–$165,000, depending on experience.Location: Montreal; 100% on-site.Leadership of a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals.International industrial environment with major capital investment projects.Would you like to lead an experienced technical team and play a central role in the performance of a major manufacturing facility? Apply today!We look forward to hearing from you,The Fed ManuTech Team