Engineering Manager: New Product Development & Jet Propulsion

BRP US Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Educational resources

Product discounts

Job summary

BRP US Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager for New Product Development & Projects to lead the definition, development, and validation of jet propulsion systems.

You will manage engineers and technicians across multiple sites, shape product directions with design and strategy, and ensure smooth production handoffs while maintaining key customer relationships. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong ownership of project success, with onsite work in Palm Bay, FL and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of management and/or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset.
• Strong understanding of how comparable products and systems function within recreational, automotive, or related industries.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and align team members at all levels while fostering adherence to BRP's Code of Ethics and high standards of business conduct.
• Creative mindset with a strong capacity for innovation and problem-solving.
• Comfortable making difficult decisions in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• This is primarily an onsite role based in Palm Bay, FL.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to the definition, development, and validation of projects alongside engineers and technicians and partner sectors (production, sourcing, quality).
• Directly supervise engineers, technicians, and mechanics within the JPS team.
• Define the direction of future products in collaboration with design, product strategy, and global teams.
• Develop products based on these directions leveraging BRP's R&D environment.
• Validate results through to production and to partners (OEMs/distributors).
• Present projects to executive committees and manage operating and capital budgets and development schedules.
• Support JPS integration into OEM vessels and maintain relationships with main customers.
• Oversee P&L and contribute to profitability with the product strategy manager.
• Participate in site management including H&S and day-to-day operations on site.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

BRP US Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager for New Product Development & Projects to lead the definition, development, and validation of jet propulsion systems.

You will manage engineers and technicians across multiple sites, shape product directions with design and strategy, and ensure smooth production handoffs while maintaining key customer relationships. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong ownership of project success, with onsite work in Palm Bay, FL and