Head of Central Quality Management

Position Description Head of Central Quality Management Global Location Canada, Valcourt Hiring Manager email thomas.uhr@brp.com Recruiter email eve.alain@brp.com Apply Now We are looking for a Head of Central Quality Management who will report to the Chief Technology Officer (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 partnerDefine, continuously steer, and review the overall quality strategy, including clear KPIs, target setting, and quality standardsDrive end-to-end closed-loop quality, from field insights to development, to production improvements, and backEstablish and manage a group-wide KPI system aligned with closed-loop quality, ensuring transparency and comparabilityDefine 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 trainingEnsure cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and ServiceEnforce 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 improvementsLead, 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 field10-15+ years experience in quality leadership within automotive / industrial environmentProven experience leading a teamProven track record in QMS, KPI systems and cross-functional governanceExperience operating at a corporate or multi-business unit levelStrong understanding of the product lifecycle (from development to field) and quality methodologiesProficiency 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.  ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITYBRP 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 resultsGenerous paid time awayPension planCollective saving opportunitiesIndustry leading healthcare fully paid by BRPWhat about some feel good perks:Flexible work scheduleA summer schedule that varies by department and locationHoliday season shutdownEducational resourcesDiscount on BRP productsWELCOME TO BRPWe’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...