Head of Central Quality Management

We are looking for a Head of Central Quality Management who will report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and will be responsible for managing BRP's central quality function. As part of your role, you will significantly contribute to the organization's growth and play a key role in shaping this newly created position from the ground up.
You will be responsible for defining, continuously steering, and reviewing the overall quality strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build and structure a central quality function from a blank slate.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Provide overarching, product lifecycle quality guidance across the organization as a strategic, value-adding partner

Define, continuously steer, and review the overall quality strategy, including clear KPIs, target setting, and quality standards

Drive end-to-end closed-loop quality, from field insights to development, to production improvements, and back

Establish and manage a group-wide KPI system aligned with closed-loop quality, ensuring transparency and comparability

Define and govern quality standards and methods (QMS, NPD gates, FMEA, audits, inspection & feedback loops)

Empower the organization to effectively deploy standards and methods through tailored communication and training

Ensure cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Service

Enforce governance, escalation processes, and decision rights, including veto authority on critical quality topics (e.g., gate releases, major issues)

Identify systemic weaknesses and drive enterprise-level improvements

Lead, mentor, and develop a team to achieve operational and strategic objectives

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field

10-15+ years experience in quality leadership within automotive / industrial environment

Proven experience leading a team

Proven track record in QMS, KPI systems and cross-functional governance

Experience operating at a corporate or multi-business unit level

Strong understanding of the product lifecycle (from development to field) and quality methodologies

Proficiency in French and English is required as you will collaborate with Rotax and other external partners.

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would be a great addition to the team.

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

What about some feel good perks:
Flexible work schedule

A summer schedule that varies by department and location

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP
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.