Senior Director, Hardware & Firmware product engineering

Location: Montreal, QC, ca

Company Description

VOSKER is a North American leader in remote area surveillance.

Every day, we’re proud to help our customers keep an eye on what truly matters to them by developing solar-powered, cellular-connected cameras integrated with our exclusive platform.

In a few words, at VOSKER: we perform, we think differently, and we take care of our people. We leverage our expertise to win as a team and redefine what’s possible!

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work environment where your ideas come to life and your ambitions take flight
• A dynamic, non-routine daily life every day is different, and that’s what makes it exciting!
• A hybrid work model: work from home or from one of our offices it’s your choice
• The opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 3 months (90 days)
• Access to a learning platform to grow your skills on company time
• A wellness account to reimburse expenses related to your health, passions, and interests
• Free 24/7 access to online healthcare professionals and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive group insurance including vision and dental, 50% paid by the employer
• A group RRSP with employer contributions
• Parental leave top-up for new parents
• Vacation based on your total years of professional experience

Job Description

Do you believe the best teams deliver exceptional products when they are empowered, aligned, and guided by a clear vision?

We are looking for a leader who will mobilize the engineering teams responsible for developing our hardware products. With strong technical expertise in electronics and embedded systems, this person will help evolve our engineering practices, support innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-performing products. 

Your impact

Lead engineering and product delivery

• Lead engineering activities to ensure the successful development and delivery of hardware products, from concept through production launch. 
• Ensure product delivery meets quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Contribute to the definition and validation of product requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and delivery risks.
• Ensure alignment and seamless integration across Hardware, Firmware, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Champion robust product development practices, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and reliability engineering.
• Foster technological innovation and support the evolution of existing product platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement of the product development lifecycle.

Advance Engineering Practices

• Drive the evolution of engineering practices to enhance the quality, reliability, and efficiency of product development. 
• Contribute to the definition and execution of the R&D organization's transformation strategy.
• Build empowered, accountable, and value-driven product delivery teams.
• Develop communication and change management strategies that support organizational evolution.
• Facilitate communities of practice, peer reviews, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Develop talent

• Coach, support, and inspire team members to achieve departmental objectives while fostering their professional growth.
• Assess workforce and organizational needs to support business priorities.

Engage stakeholders

• Lead or contribute to governance forums and strategic committees alongside Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Project Managers.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders by providing visibility through dashboards and performance indicators related to product delivery, quality, and design.

Qualifications

What will help you succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• More than 7 years of experience in the field of electronic product engineering and embedded systems (hardware and firmware).
• More than 5 years of experience leading technology delivery, product development, or related fields.
• Strong people leadership and team management experience. 
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proven leadership with the ability to influence, engage, and build trusted business relationships.
• Strong leadership, team management, and change management skills.
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

Additional Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At VOSKER, we value the uniqueness of every individual and celebrate the diversity that helps us redefine what’s possible. We foster collaboration in a healthy, inclusive work environment where all voices are heard.

If you have specific needs to make the recruitment process more accessible, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Now it’s your turn, tell us about yourself and apply today!