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Head of Department - Engineering

Soucyabout 5 hours ago
Sherbrooke, Quebec
C Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible schedule: hours, compressed days, telework
Group insurance: health, dental, vision
Employer‑matched RRSP contributions

About the role

Actively contributing to shaping the future of the agricultural, industrial, recreational, and defense sectors is possible at Soucy! We are looking for an Engineering Department Manager who can both lead a team and steer large-scale strategic projects. In this role, you will be at the heart of decision-making, guiding your colleagues in adopting best practices while ensuring the success of projects that will have a concrete and lasting impact. Your vision, leadership, and rigor will make you an essential reference in our organization!

In This Position, You Will Have The Opportunity To

  • Lead, supervise, and support the development of mechanical and electrical engineering employees
  • Act as a coach and technical leader
  • Establish project requirements and costs during committee meetings with applicants, while managing the budget and timelines of engineering projects to optimize the use of resources
  • Plan and prioritize engineering projects based on plant requirements
  • Ensure coordination between departments (production, maintenance, quality, etc.) for project completion
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of large-scale automation, mechanical, and civil engineering projects
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, and regulatory standards in projects
  • Participate in strategic decisions related to investments in equipment and technology
  • Participate in the implementation of innovative solutions and stay abreast of new technological trends to improve the efficiency and reliability of operations

Is this the perfect job for you? Send us your application now! With the following skills and qualities, you will be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or other relevant field, with 7 to 10 years of practical and management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven skills in project management, planning, and coordination.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in an industrial environment.
  • Autonomy and resourcefulness; the person knows how to take charge of entire projects and follow through on them
  • Motivational leadership, strategic sense, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to remain calm in complex situations
  • Ability to communicate with both internal and external clients
  • Ability to speak and read English (3/5) in order to communicate with our clients

And These Assets Will Strengthen Your Impact

  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (important).
  • Years of experience in consulting engineering.

Benefits designed to take you far!

  • A flexible program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, teleworking, and more)
  • Group insurance with plans that adapt to your reality
  • An RRSP with employer contributions for solid finances
  • An employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for a helping hand when you need it
  • Your membership fees for the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) paid by your employer

And even more!

  • A life outside of work thanks to leave for illness, personal needs, or family reasons
  • Social activities to connect with your colleagues
  • Support for your development to advance your career
  • A healthy and safe environment and a health committee to ensure your well-being on a daily basis

Working at Soucy Techno means developing and manufacturing rubber recipes and plastic dyes for clients located throughout the world. The rubber in Soucy’s track systems? We make that! We rely on specialized machines and our advanced knowledge to carry out our activities. But our greatest asset is our 220 talented employees who move forward as one. Joining our team means benefiting from the freedom to be yourself. We’ll give you space to become involved and improve things. We care about your professional development because we want you to succeed!

About Soucy

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
1001-5000

At Soucy, we believe that people are more important than parts and machines. By pooling our strengths, creativity and passion, we create and manufacture high-performance track systems, parts and accessories designed to take you off the beaten path. Life at Soucy is about believing in the power of numbers. Together, we are forging new trails! Ours is a lively work atmosphere where ideas and talent are celebrated. Working for Soucy means being part of an innovative company with more than 1,800 employees in Canada, the United States, Brazil and Asia, a company that is still growing even after 50 years! The Soucy banner was founded in 1967 and its affiliated companies specialize in the design and manufacturing of metal, rubber and plastic components for the motorsports, agricultural, industrial and defence vehicle sectors. Today, they are recognized as strategic suppliers of original equipment thanks to their technological innovations and the quality of their products. Soucy Baron | Soucy Belgen | Soucy Belgen Sainte-Claire | Soucy Caoutchouc | Soucy International | Soucy Logistique | Soucy Plastiques | Soucy Rivalair | Soucy Techno | Soucy USA | Shanghai Soucy Rubber | Kimpex