Director Product Engineering

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-side scale.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Reports to: Vice President, Research and Development

Location: 9 Napoleon Road, Barrie (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Clearly understand the goals of the Company and develop a vision of exactly how Research & Development will help achieve them. Responsible for the Research and Development department in a senior leadership role, including all activities and associates.
• Develop product concept and detailed design, including associated accessories.
• Propose performance tests, evaluate the findings, and provide recommendations for technical solutions.
• Introduce best practices and methods to the Company regarding product lines and evaluate the progress and provide advanced guidance.
• Develop and maintain testing procedure and methods, as well as the engineering and inspection acceptance criteria for product lines.
• Serve as a main product expert, possess the ability to effectively articulate equipment features, function, benefits and competitive advantage of our product line.
• Review product developments and improvements to meet government standards and Company high quality assurance.
• Work with sales and with end customers to develop the application, performance, manufacturability, serviceability, and costing design parameters for product development.

Education and Experience:

• University Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing and developing Associates and product
• Manufacturing industry or Engineering environment preferred
• Professional Designation P. ENG is considered an asset. G2 Gas Fitter License, Project Management Certificate, Basics of Supply Chain Management Certificate considered assets.
• MS Office Suite
• Code practices an asset

IGNITE YOUR CAREER,Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ’s, Competitions
• Napoleon Cares – Associates helping Associates
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
• And more!

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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