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Directeur Ingenierie Mecanique / Manager – Mechanical engineering

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Varennes, QC, CAN
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Manages the mechanical engineering team supporting transformer design, product development, technical investigations, customer projects, and manufacturing. Oversees engineering estimates, resource allocation, project schedules, budgets, technical problem-solving, and compliance. Leads process improvement, quality, cost-reduction, workforce planning, coaching, and training initiatives while coordinating engineering resources across countries and supporting business growth.
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Location:

Varennes, Quebec, Canada

Job ID:

R0134571

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

**English to follow**

L’Opportunité

Le secteur des transformateurs d’Hitachi Energy est à l’avant-garde de la création d’un avenir énergétique plus durable, fiable et résilient. En tant que directeur de l’ingénierie mécanique, vous superviserez une équipe responsable de la conception, du développement et du soutien technique des produits de transformateurs tout en contribuant à l’exécution réussie des projets des clients et des initiatives technologiques futures. Relevant du directeur de l’ingénierie à l’usine de Varennes, vous gérerez les ressources d’ingénierie, guiderez les enquêtes techniques complexes et soutiendrez les activités de fabrication et les besoins des clients. Dans le cadre de vos fonctions, vous collaborerez avec les équipes d’ingénierie locales et mondiales, favoriserez l’amélioration des processus, soutiendrez la croissance de l’entreprise et contribuerez à la livraison de solutions d’ingénierie de grande qualité. Votre travail contribuera directement au rendement des produits, à la satisfaction des clients, à l’excellence opérationnelle et à l’expansion continue des capacités de fabrication des transformateurs à l’appui des infrastructures énergétiques essentielles.

Comment vous aurez un impact

  • Gérer l’équipe d’ingénierie mécanique qui soutient les projets des clients, les développements de produits futurs et les enquêtes techniques.

  • Superviser les estimations techniques pour les projets à venir et présenter des recommandations à la haute direction et aux clients.

  • Fournir des conseils et un soutien techniques aux équipes de fabrication et aux clients pour les aider à résoudre les problèmes d’ingénierie.

  • Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des initiatives qui améliorent l’efficience opérationnelle, la rentabilité et la satisfaction de la clientèle.

  • Soutenir la croissance de l’organisation d’ingénierie par l’encadrement, la planification de la main-d’œuvre et des initiatives de formation internes.

  • Établir l’ordre de priorité, attribuer et surveiller les activités d’ingénierie pour s’assurer que les projets sont exécutés dans le respect du calendrier et du budget.

  • Coordonner les ressources d’ingénierie dans plusieurs pays afin de fournir un soutien technique rapide et efficace.

  • Mener des initiatives d’amélioration continue axées sur les processus d’ingénierie, la qualité et la réduction des coûts.

  • Veiller au respect des règlements, procédures et lignes directrices externes et internes applicables.

Votre parcours

  • Le candidat doit déjà avoir une autorisation de travail qui lui permettrait de travailler pour Hitachi Energy au Canada.

  • Expérience en génie mécanique combinée à un minimum de 15 ans d’expérience dans un environnement de fabrication.

  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication et capacité à collaborer efficacement entre les équipes et les intervenants.

  • Expérience éprouvée en gestion de personnel et capacité à guider et à former des équipes d’ingénierie.

  • Solides compétences organisationnelles et capacité à gérer de multiples priorités dans un environnement dynamique.

  • Bilinguisme (français et anglais)

  • Souci des résultats, solides capacités de résolution de problèmes et courage managérial.

En savoir plus sur nous
Dans le cadre de vos fonctions, vous collaborerez avec des professionnels chevronnés de l’industrie de l’électricité tout en contribuant à façonner l’avenir de la technologie et de la fabrication des transformateurs.

  • Occasions de travailler sur des technologies novatrices qui façonnent l’avenir de l’énergie.

  • Un environnement collaboratif avec des professionnels expérimentés de l’industrie de l’électricité.

  • Accès à des plateformes d’apprentissage et à des programmes de perfectionnement professionnel.

  • Avantages intéressants pour la santé et la retraite.

  • Congés payés et conditions de travail flexibles.

Seuls les candidats retenus seront contactés.

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The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy’s Transformer business is at the forefront of powering a more sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy future. As Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for the design, development, and technical support of transformer products while contributing to the successful execution of customer projects and future technology initiatives. Reporting to the Engineering Manager at the Varennes facility, you will manage engineering resources, guide complex technical investigations, and support both manufacturing operations and customer needs. In this role, you will collaborate with local and global engineering teams, drive process improvements, support business growth, and help ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. Your work will directly contribute to product performance, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and the continued expansion of transformer manufacturing capabilities in support of critical power infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Manage the mechanical engineering team supporting customer projects, future product developments, and technical investigations.

  • Oversee engineering estimates for upcoming projects and present recommendations to senior management and customers.

  • Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing teams and customers to help resolve engineering challenges.

  • Develop and implement initiatives that improve operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

  • Support the growth of the engineering organization through coaching, workforce planning, and internal training initiatives.

  • Prioritize, assign, and monitor engineering activities to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

  • Coordinate engineering resources across multiple countries to provide timely and effective technical support.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, quality, and cost reduction.

  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

  • Mechanical Engineering background combined with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

  • Proven people management experience with the ability to guide and develop engineering teams.

  • Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

  • Bilingual in French and English.

  • Results-oriented with sound problem-solving capabilities and managerial courage.

More About Us

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry while helping shape the future of transformer technology and manufacturing.

  • Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.

  • A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.

  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs.

  • Attractive health and retirement benefits.

  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.


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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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