Project Engineer(ing)

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award‑winning products offer a best‑in‑class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world‑wide scale. The warmth and experience that Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Job Purpose

Develop innovative products / processes from initial concept following the Innovation Process.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing innovative products / processes from the initial concept through the Innovation Process and Innovation Stage Gates, including : design, validation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation of the proposed production process and business case.
• Responsible for proving the targeted technology and creating risk assessments to ensure the Team is aware of the implications of developing the innovative product.
• Where necessary, work with the assigned design resource to define the concept that will meet the technical requirements. Periodically review the concepts to ensure progress to technical goals and deadlines. Ensure that design, cross divisional and peer reviews are completed. Document all issues and define actions plans. Where necessary, work with Universities and other 3rd party groups throughout the Innovation development process.
• Develop a test scope and product validation plan, (including 3rd party witness testing where applicable), that ensures product safety, performance, robustness, building codes and emissions requirements, (where applicable) are met. Including both internal, cross divisional and external testing; to be approved by supervisor / manager. Consider scheduling / conflicts with other product testing. Review test results and reports and draw conclusions in order to determine next steps.
• Apply appropriate consideration to design cost and initiate the necessary activities throughout the Innovation development process to establish production costs and take corrective actions as necessary to achieve targeted cost.
• Ensure design for manufacture, design for service and design for installation are optimized during development, including obtaining cross functional input, (internal and external) and personally validating the suitability of the product.
• Undertakes market research for assigned projects to determine competitive landscape, technical trends, quality history, regulatory requirements and Customer "wants", in sufficient detail to create a detailed project scope of work; documented in a PDR and a BA. Submits and reviews with engineering or technology manager, amends as necessary and schedules appropriate reviews.
• Prepare reports, track hours and compile costs for the purpose of claiming SR&ED tax credits.

Education & Experience

Benefits, Health, Well‑being & Support

Career Growth & Development

Culture & Community

Financial Security

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. This may include functions such as resume parsing, candidate ranking, or initial screening. These tools do not make final hiring decisions but may assist Talent Acquisition in evaluating applications. AI tools used may include systems based on algorithms, statistical models, or machine learning.

EEO Statement

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.

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