Your role

As a Vehicle Development Engineer at MOTREC, you will actively participate in the design, development, and improvement of industrial electric vehicles recognized worldwide for their durability and reliability.
You will play a key role in the development of new products as well as in the evolution of our current product line. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will help bring innovative projects to life that meet the needs of a constantly evolving market, while ensuring the performance, quality, and compliance of the solutions developed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions in a concurrent engineering environment to meet market and customer needs.
• Design, analyze, and improve the company’s components, subsystems, and electric vehicles.
• Participate in all stages of the product development cycle, from design through production.
• Select, evaluate, and integrate components in accordance with MOTREC’s technical standards and requirements.
• Conduct technical analyses and recommend solutions to improve product performance, quality, and reliability.
• Monitor schedules, deliverables, and objectives for assigned projects.
• Determine, plan, and oversee validation testing of various assemblies and systems.
• Participate in the qualification and technical approval of new suppliers.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation that is clear, thorough, and compliant with company standards.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of products, processes, and development methods.
• Work in partnership with engineers, technicians, and designers to ensure the success of projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• At least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product development, mechanical design, or manufacturing process improvement.
• Experience in technical project management is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and design principles.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems and circuits.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods.
• Experience in product validation, testing, and continuous improvement.

Desired Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and set the right priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A pragmatic, agile, and solution-oriented approach.
• Sense of initiative and a high degree of autonomy.
• Team spirit and the ability to rally various stakeholders around common goals.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain a high level of performance in a dynamic environment.