Director of Engineering and R&D

I'm Jérémy Dupeuble, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech. I’m seeking an Engineering & R&D Director for a leading manufacturing company specialized in electromechanical solutions and process automation.

Your Role
As the Engineering & R&D Director, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, automation) to drive innovation and product excellence.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Providing strategic technical leadership for both Engineering and R&D teams.
• Ensuring the feasibility, quality, and manufacturability of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrohydraulic solutions.
• Fostering collaboration between engineering, production, sales, and quality functions.
• Overseeing new product development from concept to testing, aligned with market needs and cost goals.
• Leading electrical design projects and coordinating with suppliers on components and systems.
• Implementing best practices in design documentation, testing, and product standardization.
• Ensuring corrective and preventive actions following non-conformities.

Your Profile
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment (fluid power systems preferred).
• Member of the Quebec Order of Engineers (OIQ).
• Proven expertise in electrical design and integration of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrohydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar design tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
• Fully bilingual (English & French).
• Hands-on technical background with power and electrical systems is a strong asset.


Working Conditions
• Permanent position based in Montreal.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Cutting-edge environment combining innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled multidisciplinary engineering team with global reach.