Global R&D Manager

Global R&D Manager
Functional area: Research & DevelopmentOnsite or Remote: HybridCountry/Region: CACity: Saint-LaurentLocation: Saint-Laurent, MB, CACompany name: EpirocDate of posting: Nov 8, 2026________________________________________________________________________________________________________It all starts with people. People like you.
As Global Research & Development (R&D) Manager, you will lead global research and development activities related to coring consumables, working closely with our teams at our manufacturing sites in Montreal (Canada), Springs (South Africa), and Changzhou (China). You will play a strategic role in delivering our product development roadmap, accelerating innovation, strengthening our technical expertise, and building a high-performing and collaborative global R&D network.We are looking for a leader who combines strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and engaging leadership, with a genuine passion for innovation, people development, and solving complex engineering challenges.Your Mission
Drive innovation and lead the development of new products;
Lead a team of approximately 5 employees, including engineers and product specialists;
Lead new product development, product improvement, field quality, and cost-reduction initiatives;
Translate customer and market needs into high-performing solutions;
Lead projects from concept through commercialization;
Ensure robust engineering standards, specifications, and documentation practices;
Protect intellectual property related to coring consumables, including inventions, designs, and technical know-how;
Engage and integrate R&Dteams across Montreal, Springs, and Changzhou around a shared vision and common objectives;
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to ensure the manufacturability, reliability, and efficiency of our products at scale;
Lead technical investigations related to field performance, warranty claims, and recurring product issues;
Drive continuous improvement through value engineering, product simplification, platform standardization, and material optimization;
Coach, engage, and develop a diverse engineering team operating across a global network;
Establish development plans and succession strategies for critical technical roles;
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, learning, and innovation.What You Bring
University degree in Engineering, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering;
Fluency in both French and English. *Proficiency in English is essential to facilitate communication with international partners;
Significant experience in R&D, engineering, or product development, ideally within the mining or drilling consumables industry;
Experience in a manufacturing environment;
Demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role;
Strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept through market launch;
Strong technical knowledge in metallurgy, mechanical design, and/or manufacturing processes;
Solid business acumen and understanding of the relationship between product performance, cost, manufacturability, pricing, margins, and customer value.Assets That Will Set You Apart
In-depth knowledge of coring consumables, exploration drilling applications, and key product performance drivers;
Experience applying agile or rapid-development approaches to physical products;
Experience in intellectual property, patents, technology intelligence, or competitive technology analysis;
Experience leveraging global engineering networks, particularly in India or China, to accelerate product development and strengthen technical capabilities;
It all starts with people.
The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future.Learn more at
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