Team Lead, Simulation And Advanced Engineering

We are looking for a Team Lead, Simulation and Advanced Engineering to manage a team of six to ten direct reports and expand the CTA’s capabilities in simulation, predictive engineering, digital engineering, and advanced technology development. As a BRP employee based at the CTA, you will report to the Advanced Technology Project Manager.

Your team will support all CTA units, including the mechatronics, laboratory, software, and mechanical and electrical design teams. You will combine people management, technical expertise, and research supervision to meet the needs of BRP and external clients, particularly in the space and defense sectors.

BRP Job at the Heart of the CTA

This position offers the opportunity to build a career at BRP while working daily at the CTA in an applied research and technological development environment. You will contribute to a variety of concrete mandates in collaboration with experts, industry partners, and university teams.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Plan projects, resources, and milestones with the project manager, based on priorities, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate disciplines and reviews with the project office, track deliverables, and propose corrective actions for any gaps or risks.
• Guide modelling and simulation methods, ensure the reliability of results, and inform engineering decisions.
• Develop simulation services for the space and defence sectors, particularly in robotics and for rovers, for BRP and partners such as MDA Space.
• Oversee those responsible for government-funded research and student supervision;
  align objectives with the needs of BRP and the CTA.
• Ensure the industrial transfer of ATLAS results and demonstrate the benefits that justify the efforts and industrial financial contributions.
• Align deliverables with clients and partners;
  improve practices and knowledge sharing through AI and digital tools.

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

• A bachelor's degree in engineering and at least five years of relevant experience in product or technology development. A master's degree or a PhD is considered an asset.
• Experience in team management or technical coordination, inspiring leadership, and the ability to develop people and collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of modelling, software development, simulation, and predictive engineering, as well as an understanding of mechanical design, systems integration, and experimental validation.
• Listening, negotiation, and arbitration skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English for collaborating with partners outside Quebec.
• The rigour required to manage multiple demanding projects, meet commitments, solve problems, and maintain the pace of execution.
• A builder's mindset, initiative, and curiosity to learn from the team, explore AI, and develop new methods in the face of uncertainty.
• Experience in supervising applied research or students in mechatronics, robotics, autonomous systems, or projects related to space or defence is considered an asset.

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.

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