Manufacturing Strategy Engineer, Fabrication and Infrastructure
- Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing project deployment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the Global Manufacturing Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in defining and deploying BRP’s future international manufacturing footprint.
At the core of major network expansion and modernization decisions, you will directly drive organizational growth by leading pre-engineering studies for future manufacturing sites and plant expansions. You will bring specialized expertise in complex industrial infrastructure and paint shops. Collaborating closely with project, finance, and operations teams, you will model footprint scenarios and secure the capital expenditure (Capex) analyses required to obtain approval from the Investment Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17 000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
At the core of major network expansion and modernization decisions, you will directly drive organizational growth by leading pre-engineering studies for future manufacturing sites and plant expansions. You will bring specialized expertise in complex industrial infrastructure and paint shops. Collaborating closely with project, finance, and operations teams, you will model footprint scenarios and secure the capital expenditure (Capex) analyses required to obtain approval from the Investment Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Participate in business cases defining BRP’s manufacturing footprint to meet future production capacity requirements and manufacturing strategies for our new products.
- Design the initial layouts for new manufacturing or paint facilities and evaluate the investments required to advance our growth initiatives.
- Build infrastructure budgets to prepare new sites.
- Lead preliminary workforce requirements analyses and determine the associated direct labor costs.
- Identify the tooling and equipment required to fabricate, paint, assemble, and package future BRP products, and analyze the capital budget needed for acquisition.
- Support executive leadership in preparing communications and presentations for steering committees, the Investment Risk Committee, and the Board of Directors.
- Build strong partnerships with driven collaborators across multidisciplinary and multicultural global teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Industrial, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering).
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing project deployment.
- Outstanding leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English and French (both written and spoken).
- A proactive mindset and a passion for delivering large-scale projects.
- Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous and complex environments.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Initiative, autonomy, strong organizational skills, and rigor.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17 000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead pre-engineering studies and develop manufacturing footprint scenarios, facility layouts, infrastructure budgets, workforce estimates, and capital expenditure analyses for new sites and expansions. Identify production tooling and equipment needs, and support executive communications and investment approvals in collaboration with global project, finance, and operations teams.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years of manufacturing project deployment experience. Candidates should have strong collaboration and communication skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and Microsoft Office, professional fluency in English and French, and a willingness to travel occasionally.
Skills
- Manufacturing Project Deployment
- Manufacturing Footprint Strategy
- Pre-Engineering Studies
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Paint Shop Design
- Capital Expenditure Analysis
- Business Case Development
- Facility Layout Design
- Infrastructure Budgeting
- Workforce Planning
- Direct Labor Cost Analysis
- Tooling And Equipment Planning
- Executive Presentations
- AutoCAD
- CATIA V5
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Collective Savings Opportunities
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Summer Schedule
- Holiday Season Shutdown
- Educational Resources
- Discounts On BRP Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Manufacturing Footprint
- Manufacturing Project Deployment
- Pre-Engineering Studies
- Industrial Infrastructure
- Paint Shops
- Facility Expansion
- Facility Layouts
- Capital Expenditure
- Investment Risk Committee
- Board Of Directors
- Business Cases
- Production Capacity
- Infrastructure Budgets
- Workforce Requirements
- Direct Labor Costs
- Tooling
- Equipment
- Fabrication
- Painting
- Assembly
- Packaging
- AutoCAD
- CATIA V5
- Microsoft Office
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- English
- French