Thorens - Executive Search Specialists

Product Engineering Manager

Thorens - Executive Search Specialists  •  Montréal, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


COMPANY DESCRIPTION :


Our client is a North American leader in engineered manufacturing solutions, specializing in high-value components and assemblies for the public transit industry. Recognized by major OEMs, the company stands out for its technical expertise, innovation, and ability to deliver complex, scalable solutions, as they play a key role in supporting large-scale, high-impact projects.


JOB DESCRIPTION :


Reporting to the VP of Business Development, this role combines product engineering, technical program management, and customer-facing sales engineering. You will lead the definition and innovation of the company's product solutions, manage technical project execution, and serve as the main technical liaison to OEM customers, ensuring quality, feasibility, and alignment with business objectives.


TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES :


1. Product Engineering (50%)

  • Define product solutions, engineering scopes, and material specifications.


  • Interpret OEM drawings, specifications, and compliance requirements.


  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technical libraries.


  • Conduct feasibility assessments and identify engineering risks.


  • Research new materials, composites, and applications; support innovation pipeline.


  • Manage future product concepts and proprietary product development (e.g., OKAPLY floor system, composite panels).


2. Technical Program Management (20%)


  • Lead technical planning, schedules, and milestones for assigned programs, with emphasis on Rail projects.


  • Coordinate engineering deliverables, including BOMs, prototypes, testing, and validations.


  • Manage the technical execution from RFQ → prototype → release → production.


  • Ensure conformity with customer specifications and multi-year program milestones.


  • Oversee Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), including feasibility, cost/margin impacts, and cross-functional implementation.


3. Sales Engineering & Customer Support


  • Serve as Artik’s primary technical contact for OEM customers in buses and rail.


  • Lead technical communications, prepare RFQ responses, and provide design recommendations.


  • Deliver value-engineered solutions to optimize technical performance and profitability.


  • Support ESG and sustainability documentation, customer audits, and compliance requests.


4. Estimation Support


  • Review RFQs for technical risks and define engineering scope for bids.


  • Identify design, materials, and manufacturing risks early in the bid process.


  • Contribute to Bid/No-Bid and Risk/Reward review decisions.


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QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product engineering, sales engineering, engineering management, or systems engineering.

  • Experience with complex systems in bus, rail, automotive, aerospace, industrial, or composite applications.

  • Strong knowledge of product design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

  • Proven experience in technical program management, ideally in Rail or industrial projects.

  • Excellent communication skills in English, with good proficiency in French for internal and customer interactions.

  • Demonstrated ability in program/project execution and multi-project coordination.


Informations contractuelles


WORK CONDITIONS :


  • Permanent, full-time pos

    ition

  • 120 000$- to 150 000$ based on experience & 10 to 15 % bonuses / yearly

  • Hybrid work, with some occasional travel (1 time /month) across Québec, Canada or United States.

  • Group insurance fully covered by the employer

  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation
Thorens - Executive Search Specialists

About Thorens - Executive Search Specialists

For over 18 years, Thorens - Executive Search Specialist has supported Ontario and Quebec SMEs and job seekers in the recruitment process for strategic positions (engineering, IT, executives and professionals).

Our commitment: to connect candidates who will make a difference and employers of choice. Because your business and your needs are unique, we identify the elements that distinguish you and act as true ambassadors for your organization. We present our candidates with opportunities that suit them perfectly to maximize company-candidate compatibility.

Our human approach is built on understanding your industry, your business and its challenges. Because we understand your needs and those of our candidates, we ensure a fast and efficient recruitment process that emphasizes the values and identity of your company in order to find the person who will integrate fully into your organization.

Whether you are an employer or a candidate, teaming up with Thorens Solutions means receiving attentive listening to your needs, professional expert service and the assurance of quality work.

Here are some examples of positions that we fill regularly:

EXECUTIVES:

• Vice-president

• General Manager

• Sales Director / Business development

• Production Director

• Operations Director

• Human Resources Director

• Administrative Director

ENGINEERING:

• Engineering Director

• R & D Director

• Mechanical Engineer

• Automation Engineer

• Process Engineer

• Project Engineer

• Product Development Engineer

• Industrial Engineer

• Sales Engineer

IT:

• IT Director

• Software Development Manager

• Director R & D

• Embedded Software Developer

• Déveloper front-end / back-end / full-stack

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Montréal, CA
Year Founded
2007
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