New Job Engineering Manager In Quebec

Play an important role in managing the distributor’s development effort in the areas of product development, engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing support and project management.

• Coordinate product launches in partnership with product launch teams, while respecting the schedule.
• Prepare technical project schedules with detailed technical objectives and cost estimates.
• Supervise the design of new distribution systems.
• Validate the design with design firms, toolmakers and manufacturers.
• Report on the technical progress of assigned projects to the project’s stakeholders.
• Oversee and approve final distributor designs and test plans.
• Examine and approve the design of the production equipment.
• Examine prototypes, plan the testing and finalize the product designs to facilitate mass production.
• Analyze and perform quantitative and qualitative evaluation of prototypes to meet all regulatory and marketing requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, materials and technologies to be used in the development of new distributors.

• Play a leadership role in the development of new products by working with design teams, ensuring new products are cost-effective to manufacture and use robust manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure robust product quality by supervising the design of test methods and establishing quality standards.
• Manage the product portfolio while striving for continuous improvement (cost reduction and quality improvement).
• Establish and implement annual continuous improvement goals to achieve them.
• Maintain Cascades tooling operations by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams, focusing on measurable quality and cost improvements.
• Maintain the product and company reputation by complying with government regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related technical field.
• 5 or more years of experience in the design and manufacture of commercial or consumer products.
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills including SolidWorks, M/S Office and M/S Project.
• Bilingual French/English

Skills:

• Creativity - This position involves finding innovative ways to create and design distribution systems.
• Teamwork - Ability to work professionally with colleagues, suppliers and design firms.
• Experience in consumer / commercial product design and assembly.
• Experience in injection moulding.
• Patent and trademark experience.
• Strong time management skills.
• Awareness of safety.