Product Engineering Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

JOB DESCRIPTION :

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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.
  

Profil

• 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 position
  
• 130 000$- to 150 000$ based on experience & 10 to 15 % bonuses / yearly
  
• Hybrid work, with some occasional travel (2-3 times/month) across Québec, Canada or United States.
  
• Group insurance fully covered by the employer
  
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation