Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
10-15+ years of quality leadership experience in the automotive or industrial environment
Proven leadership experience with team management
Strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and KPI systems
Experience with corporate or multi-business unit operational structures
Deep understanding of product lifecycle and quality methodologies
Fluency in French and English for collaboration purposes
Responsibilities
Provide strategic quality guidance across the organization
Define and manage the overall quality strategy, including KPIs and standards
Drive an end-to-end closed-loop quality process
Establish and oversee a comprehensive KPI system
Define governance for quality standards and methods
Empower teams through training and communication of quality standards
Ensure alignment across multiple functions including Engineering and Manufacturing
Identify and address systemic weaknesses for improvement
Lead and mentor a quality-focused team
Benefits
Annual bonus tied to company performance
Generous paid time off
Pension plan and collective savings opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare fully funded by BRP
Flexible work schedule options
Varied summer schedule by department
Holiday season shutdown for better work-life balance
Access to educational resources and continuous learning
Employee discounts on BRP products
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Central Quality Management who will report to the 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.
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
About BRP Inc.
BRP Inc. is a Canadian company that designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. The company's products include Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Manitou boats, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems, and Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles, and recreational aircraft. BRP was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec.
