Product Developer, Goalie

Product Developer, Goalie

Montreal, QC, Canada Req #516 Thursday, July 18, 2024 CCM Hockey is present worldwide, we have offices in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Taiwan. Our headquarters are located in Montreal, where we create and develop our equipment. Our mission is to inspire dreams and empower every player to fulfill their passion while enjoying their game. Our team's vision is to be the leading brand on and off the ice, by delivering innovative products and outstanding experience to our athletes and partners everywhere, all while putting our employees and communities at the forefront. We aim to unlock the full potential of every CCM athlete from pond to forum by delivering innovation to maximize performance and ignite in them the self-confidence to chase their dream. We’re looking for passionate players who share our core values and will help us become THE industry leader! At CCM Hockey, we live our values everyday: Authenticity: Standing up for who you are, doing what you mean and what you believe in. Empowerment: Through their unique contributions, each person is different, each person is important, and each person has the opportunity to make a difference. Teamwork: A team that works together always beats a team of highly skilled individual players. Respect: Valuing differences and allowing others to express themselves when working together, to achieve common goals, to grow and succeed as a company.

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Business Unit manager, the main responsibilities of the Product Developer will be to collaborate with several multidisciplinary teams (industrialization, design, marketing, mechanical laboratory, performance laboratory, field tests, sourcing, QC & CAD) in order to manage innovation or product development projects from conceptualization to industrialization, while ensuring compliance with deadlines, budgets and product performance requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product development

• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to develop new goalie products that meet market’s needs.
• Evaluate the cost of features, materials and components during the development phases and look for solutions to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners in Asia and NA to facilitate the manufacturing process: exchange on specifications, manufacturing process development and manufacturing methods.
• Work with suppliers to develop new processes to meet CCM expectation.
• Manage project timelines & budgets.

Process

• Coordinate communication and documentation between different team members (designer, product manager).
• Continuously improve project management process (timeline management, task and deliverable tracking, etc.).

Innovation

• Feed new product concepts, technologies and materials through an innovation pipeline.
• Stay up to date on new technologies and materials and incorporate them into future designs.
• Guide and support fundamental research projects with research partners to align with product development needs.
• Develop product concepts that create measurable beneficial innovation for the end user.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hard goods development and/or project management
• Detail oriented approach
• University degree in mechanical or material engineering or equivalent.
• Good understanding of foams and plastics
• Ability to prepare and interpret hand drawings as well as 2D and 3D technical drawings
• Ability to work independently, to resolve problems and take initiative, adaptability and flexibility
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and French
• Act as a Product expert within the BU.
• Familiar with the following software and operation system: MS OFFICE, SMARTSHEET, any project management software. (ILLUSTRATOR is not essential but an asset)
• Ability to think and act in a goal-oriented manner, prioritizes, and completes tasks in order of importance.
• Ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Act as a positive agent of proactive behavior.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks with different levels of complexity.
• Communication skills and ability to transport information effectively in individual and group situations.
• Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers or stick to traditional ways of thinking and achieving.
• Negotiation skills in tough situations with both internal and external groups by being both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic.
• Travel to Asia is a core part of the role, ability to travel is required
• Bilingual (French and English) is mandatory

WHY JOIN THE CCM TEAM?

• Competitive salaries, including a performance-based bonus program.
• Full range of group insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) from Day 1.
• Group retirement pension plan with employer matching (up to 5% of base salary).
• 3 weeks of vacation per year prorated as of your start date.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Discounted prices on CCM products.
• Free gym.
• Fun social events throughout the year.

At CCM Hockey, we celebrate the difference for the benefit of our employees, our products and our collaborators. We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age or other motives, can give the best of themselves.

*Please note that the benefits may vary depending on the location and the position. All unionized employees are governed by the collective agreement.