Lead projects as big as your ambition!
Mission
At Kimpex, you can bring concrete projects to life that shape the future of motorsports! We’re looking for a passionate engineer to lead multiple product design and development projects, ensuring their performance, quality, and adherence to deadlines. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, leading projects that match your ambition and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead a variety of projects to develop innovative accessories for the motorsports industry, combining different technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Transform an idea or a customer need into a marketable product by managing the entire development cycle—from design to mass production—while meeting deadlines and staying within budget
- Coordinate the activities of our external partners, such as industrial design firms, mold makers, and suppliers
- Conduct project profitability analyses and monitor costs associated with the design, prototyping, testing, and production phases
- Work closely with design engineers and prototypists to develop high-performance solutions tailored to market needs
- Define validation strategies, develop test plans, and ensure that products and components comply with quality and performance requirements
- Work in partnership with the marketing team to support product launches and develop the sales tools necessary for their commercial success
- Actively participate in technology and competitive intelligence to identify emerging trends and innovation opportunities in the motorsports parts and accessories market
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Profile
With the following skills and qualities, you’ll thrive in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and membership in the OIQ
- At least 5 years of experience in product development
- Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, to communicate with our English-speaking suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that priorities, deadlines, budgets, and business objectives are met
And these assets will enhance your impact:
- Interest in and knowledge of motorsports vehicles
- Knowledge in the field of designing plastic parts, mechanically welded parts, and/or molded parts
Benefits designed to take you far!
- A flexible work program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed workweek, hybrid model: up to 2 days of remote work per week)
- Group insurance plans that adapt to your situation
- An RRSP with an employer contribution to help you build a solid financial future
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when you need it
- A $2,000 referral bonus to help you find colleagues who are as dedicated to their work as you are!
And even further!
- A life outside of work thanks to sick leave and family leave
- Social activities to connect with your coworkers
- Support for your professional development to advance your career
- Discounts on our Kimpex products to fuel your passion for motorsports
Life at Kimpex
Life at Kimpex means designing and distributing powersports parts and accessories throughout North America and Europe thanks to our network of more than 3,500 retailers.
Our industry never stops evolving. That’s why we’re always innovating. We rely on powerful vehicles and lots of adrenaline to carry out our activities. But our greatest asset is our people. People with unique skillsets who are passionate about powersports.
Our modern working environment is a place where you can share your ideas and push boundaries with colleagues who are just as passionate as you!
A word from the manager
“Do what you love” is much more than an expression for us – it’s what drives our work! Being so passionate about powersports, even outside our work hours, allows us to put ourselves in our clients’ boots. Join our team and help us take the powersports industry even further!
