Manager - Mechanical & Product Design

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Date: Jul 28, 2025

Location: Magog QC (CAN), Quebec, CA - Canada

Company: Arjo

 

At Arjo, we know what motivates us! We go beyond the expectations of people with reduced mobility. We seize every opportunity to work and grow as a team and are proud to share our knowledge and experience. Does this resonate with you?

You could have the opportunity to start a stimulating and rewarding career within a healthcare company that promotes the movement of people with reduced mobility.

 

The research and development team in Magog is looking for a new Product development manager to lead a technical team in electrical and software engineering. Do you want to contribute to the design of equipment that changes lives? Join us!

 

Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Management

  • Lead by example, focus on motivating leaders and co-workers. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary PD&E team. Shape and embody our Arjo culture, foster innovation and excellence across our diverse global organization.
    • Responsible for driving leadership and competence agenda for its team: Together with the function identify needs and gaps, and build leadership and competence plans to meet the short- and long-term business needs
    • Accountable to enable a change culture by leading in the unknown and being an ambassador for change and business development.
    • Collaborate across various departments such as product management, manufacturing, procurement, regulatory, service and rental.
    • Perform additional duties as and when required to support the overall objectives of the role and the organization.

     

    Strategic Planning

    • Develop and implement category specific technology plans in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Support development of product strategies and roadmaps.
    • Collaborate with management to set long-term goals and objectives for the PD&E department.

     

    Accountability for Line in Project-Line operating model (who and how)

    • Secure and allocate resources, develop skills and capabilities.
    • Accountable for requirements and technical / functional solutions to meet project objectives
    • Provide technical leadership and support to team members and make sure technical decisions are made and implemented with high quality.
    • Define, implement and continously develop methods and tools for functional excellence.

     

    Innovation & Development

    • Enable the team to stay in the forefront of understanding customer needs, industry trends, emerging technologies, regulation and competitive landscape.
    • Foster a creative and collaborative environment across departments and product categories that encourages innovative thinking.

     

    Quality & Compliance

    • Ensure all deliverables from the team comply with relevant regulations, standards, and quality requirements, including sustainability requirements.
    • Implement robust design assurance and quality control processes.
    • Drive technical / functional reviews to maintain high standards of product quality and reliability.  

     

    Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, academia, and regulatory bodies.

 

Requirements :

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
    • Minimum 7 years of experience in a relevant technology / functional area, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
    • OIQ member.
    • Experience of close and successful collaboration with suppliers and partners.
    • Skilled in modern product development best practices.
    • Ability to oversee multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience from working in regulated industry.
    • Experience of evaluation, implementation and work in relevant softwares and tools.
    • Managerial courage and cross-functional influence to take and implement decision necessary to execute strategy.
    • Experience and ability to lead change and transformation
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

     

    Personal Qualities:

    • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • High emotional intelligence, creating trustful relationships and safe environments.
    • Authentic leadership and being a role model representing culture and values, leading direct and in-direct.
    • Ability to give continuous feedback, coach and foster team members in self-leadership with continuous improvement mindset (learning culture, team-membership and job-related skills).
    • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
    • Strong technical background with a speciaiity in driving lean and efficient development processes.
    • Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
    • Passion for health care industry.

Why choose Arjo:

  • Very nice working atmosphere aligned with the human values of the company where teamwork advocates;
  • Group insurance with 75% employer-paid coverage (dental, vision, medical);
  • RRSP with employer contribution of up to 4.2%;
  • Flexible leave and paid days during the holiday season;
  • Flexible schedule;
  • Possibility to travel abroad;
  • Terminal for electric cars;
  • Leadership focused on professional development and open to new ideas;
  • Splendid natural environment nearby;
  • Rewarding and diverse tasks;
  • So much more to discover!

 

 

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com