R&D Engineering Director

Planiform is currently looking for a Director to join its team. Planiform is in the midst of rapid growth and has over 70 fantastic employees! The workplace is at the Terrebonne research and development laboratory. The engineering department includes 15 employees, including 3 managers who report to the Engineering Director.Planiform was founded over 50 years ago. We design, manufacture and install automated conveyor systems for distribution centers, retail stores and industrial laundries. Our conveyor systems are often tailor-made according to the needs of our customers. Although Planiform's sales are mainly in the USA and Canada, we also have customers all around the world.Why come to work at Planiform?Salary: Depending on experience.Flexible hoursFlexibility to finish at noon on FridayCollective insurance: Including employer contribution (drugs, eyewear, dental, travel, life, disability and dependent life)Amount allocated to engineers for OIQ trainingThe annual contribution to be a member of the OIQ is reimbursed in full by the employerMinimum of 3 personal days per yearAfternoon off on your birthdayPaid closure during the holiday periodCollective garden during the summerUnlimited coffee with new espresso machines!Allowance for your activities outside of workPossibility to bring your pet to workExcellent working atmosphere and many social activities!What will your responsibilities be?Ensure the performance of the engineering departmentAnalyze interdepartmental issues and find solutionsImprove communication between sales, projects and engineeringSupervise the teams of the engineering department (atmosphere, equipment and evaluation)Management of department budgetsAssess engineering staffing needs in conjunction with the PMOImplement a method standardization program for the department's various engineering practicesImplement a performance culture based on fair and relevant KPIsPatent management and approval of their technical content in order to ensure the best protection of our intellectual propertyBe responsible for the quality of Planiform products which includes reliability, performance and value for money, make approval gates, write good DRD scopes and identify product improvements beneficial to the businessWrite and propose DRDs with a clear and precise scope (S.M.A.R.T. objective)Be in charge of the vertical application as a technical advisor to support sales submission projectsStay abreast of market developments and technological trends in order to be able to offer new products that will ensure the growth of the companyWhat we are looking for:Bachelor of EngineeringMinimum 5 years of experience in a director roleExperience in personnel management of 6 employees or moreSkilled communicator and verbalizer (French and English)Passionate and innovativeDisciplinedExperience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to communicate with a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work under pressureMarked problem-solving skills Mec-Auto-LogicielFamiliar with vaulting, content center, CAD to BOM (an asset) #J-18808-Ljbffr