Engineering Director

Salary :

Activity area : Construction and engineering, Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Production and engineering

Province : Quebec

Region : Lanaudiere, Laval, Montreal and surroundings

Recruiter : Audrey Chretien

Contact us : achretien@st-amour.com

Job description :

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to join a well-established Quebec-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of automated systems and custom-engineered solutions.

In a context of strong growth, this individual will play a strategic role within the organization and will be responsible for advancing the engineering function across people, processes, performance, and innovation.

The engineering department is structured around three core disciplines: mechanical engineering, automation, and software development.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to senior management, the Director of Engineering will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the engineering department. This individual will also serve as a key technical reference for complex projects and major research and development initiatives.

More specifically, you will:

• Lead, develop, and drive the performance of the engineering teams;
• Oversee the three engineering disciplines: mechanical, automation, and software development;
• Structure and optimize engineering processes for both customer projects and R&D initiatives;
• Implement standardized methods and best practices across the various engineering disciplines;
• Establish and maintain a performance-driven culture supported by key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Manage the department’s budget and ensure optimal allocation of resources;
• Assess engineering staffing requirements in collaboration with the PMO / Project Management Office;
• Coach and support team members with respect to performance, professional development, work environment, and evaluations;
• Identify cross-functional challenges and implement solutions to improve organizational effectiveness;
• Strengthen communication and collaboration between Sales, Project Management, and Engineering;
• Act as a technical advisor and subject-matter expert to support the Sales team during the proposal and quotation process;
• Ensure product quality with a focus on reliability, performance, and overall value;
• Participate in technical approval gates and define clear scopes for R&D and product development initiatives;
• Identify and prioritize product improvements that provide meaningful value to the organization and its customers;
• Participate in patent management and review technical content to ensure optimal protection of the company’s intellectual property;
• Monitor market developments, emerging technologies, and industry trends to identify new product and innovation opportunities;
• Actively contribute to the company’s technology strategy and long-term growth.

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership or director-level role;
• Proven experience managing a team of at least 6 employees;
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment;
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities within a multidisciplinary environment combining mechanical engineering, automation, and software;
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, engage, and develop high-performing teams;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization;
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, autonomy, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities;
• Strong interest in innovation, product development, and emerging technologies;
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken;
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems is considered an asset;
• Familiarity with Vault, Content Center, and CAD-to-BOM processes is considered an asset.