Engineering Manager - New Product Development & Projects

BRP; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Flexible work schedule

Educational resources and growth

Job summary

BRP seeks an Engineering Manager for New Product Development & Projects to lead jet propulsion development and customer integrations within BRP’s Sea-Doo Vehicle Development scope. You will oversee projects across the U.S., Canada, Austria, and Mexico, driving R&D, production readiness, and executive reporting.

You will shape product direction with multiple teams, ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, and foster profitably across the business unit while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of management/leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD).
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of how comparable products and systems function within recreational, automotive, or related industries.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to the definition, development, and validation of projects alongside your team of engineers and technicians.
• Directly report to this position are the engineers, technicians and mechanics who are part of the JPS team.
• Define the direction of future products in collaboration with design, product strategy, accessories, procurement, operations, powertrain, finance, and other teams.
• Develop products based on these directions by leveraging our R&D environment.
• Validate results to see them through to production and into the hands of our partners, OEM and distributors.
• Present projects to executive committees, plan and manage operating and capital budgets, as well as the overall development schedule.
• Support the integration of the JPS into new OEM vessels and maintain relationships with main customers.
• Have an overview of the P&L and recommend actions to improve profitability of the business unit.

Skills

Leadership

New Product Development

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Self-motivation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

We are looking for an Engineering Manager - New Product Development & Projects. Reporting to the Sea-Doo Vehicle Development Director, you will be responsible for managing the development of jet propulsion units and managing the support for BRP`s customers in the integration of the jet propulsion system to their vessel. In this role, you will have a major impact at leveraging our Sea-Doo jet propulsion systems in an efficient way and making sure they fulfill the needs of their application.

BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM

Here at BRP, we’re creating new ways to get people moving forward, where their experiences are measured by emotion rather than distance. All around the world, our products, achievements and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ exceptional expertise. Want to bring your true self on this adventure?

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead all activities related to the definition, development, and validation of your projects alongside your team of engineers and technicians as well as other sectors of the business such as production, sourcing and quality, both on site (Florida, USA), in Valcourt, Qc Canada, in Austria as well as Mexico.
• Directly reporting to this position are the engineers, technicians and mechanics who are part of the JPS team developing the new systems and components.
• Define the direction of future products in collaboration with the design, product strategy, accessories, global procurement, operations, powertrain, finance, and other teams,
• Develop products based on these directions by leveraging the advanced knowledge and technologies integrated into our R&D environment,
• Validate results to see them through to production and into the hands of our partners, OEM and distributors.
• Present projects to executive committees, plan and manage operating and capital budgets, as well as the overall development schedule.
• Support the integration of the JPS into new OEM vessels, maintain a proficient relationship with our main customers.
• Have an overview of the P&L and make recommendations to maintain and improve the profitability of the business unit. Take ownership of the business unit’s success and profitability mutually with the product strategy manager.
• As one of the managers on site, get involved in site management in terms of H&S and the day-to-day operations

YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

Required

• 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 considered an asset, as the role involves collaboration with colleagues and partners across different countries.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Marine industry or related experience.

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time off
• 401k offering with a dollar-for-dollar match

What About Some Feel Good Extra Perks

• Flexible work schedule for eligible positions
• Holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• Educational resources and growth opportunities
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

BRP US Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability status, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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