Our client is proud to be the market leader in North America for the supply of electric motors and controls. With a “quality-first” commitment at its core. Our client has developed solid product development technology, abundant engineering and manufacturing resources, and a fantastic management team that has positioned them to exceed all international industrial standards.

It’s with great pleasure that Prime Management Group Inc. is partnering with an influential company in the search for an influential and motivated Research and Development (R&D) Head to join their growing and dynamic team.

This proven R&D Head will develop and execute the organization’s technology strategy, direct product development activities, and direct and coordinate all activities relating to negotiation designs and engineering documentation for shop orders and after-market services. Likewise, this leader will implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives while building and managing the company’s IP portfolio. In addition, the R&D Head will provide leadership to establish short and long-term objectives and plans to drive product and technology development, supporting the company’s growth and profitability.

Reporting to the President, the R&D Head will be able to build product and technology roadmaps and engage and execute them efficiently. Additionally, this experienced leader will expand the company’s technical knowledge and engineering capabilities by developing staff and recruiting technical talent while also sustaining a continuous improvement program that increases productivity and reduces errors. The R&D Head will also review department needs, stay abreast of technological developments, maintain engineering compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 standards, and ensure the company’s engineering know-how and technical data are securely held and easily retrieved.

The R&D Head will hold a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with a Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. The R&D Head will present a minimum of ten years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and designing medium voltage variable frequency drives and/or medium and high voltage custom industrial electric machines in the multi-megawatt range. Likewise, they will also have at least fifteen years of experience designing and/or building medium voltage power converters or multi-megawatt electric rotating machines. Additionally, they will ideally have managerial experience in budget preparation and management, P&L management, and project planning.

Prime Management Group Inc. will accept all resumes and cover letters confidently from interested candidates. If you are interested in having a confidential conversation with us to discuss this role, please reach out to Brian Small at 1-519-580-4030, 1-248-457-5538, or brians@pmg.on.ca

Prime Management Group Inc. is an Executive Search & Recruitment HR Consulting firm serving Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our search process ensures unwavering confidentiality while respectfully adhering to the Human Rights Act to uphold an unbiased and successful process for our candidates. We are committed to equity, value, and diversity and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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