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I am currently recruiting for one of my clients, a metallurgy company based in Ville Saint-Laurent, for an immediate opening as a Research and Development Metallurgy Engineer.
Your Role
Reporting to the Director of R&D, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Conducting design, prototyping, and analysis activities for developing new diamond tools, according to the priorities established by the product committee.
Monitoring client needs and gathering feedback from internal sales teams and technicians to support business development.
Characterizing, analyzing, and designing metallic and composite materials produced through powder metallurgy.
Collaborating with technicians to conduct field tests on mining exploration sites to validate products according to the technical validation plan.
Identifying, developing, and managing R&D partnerships with companies, organizations, educational institutions, and others.
Keeping up to date with technological trends, patents, and competitor developments to identify new scientific directions and development opportunities.
Providing technical training on drilling techniques and products, in line with the training plan.
Participating in field technician meetings to enhance the development project portfolio and gather feedback on products and ongoing R&D projects.
Assisting the procurement department in qualifying critical suppliers.
Conducting material property studies and analyses.
Contributing to credit and grant application processes for development projects.
Supporting the production department and subcontractors in resolving manufacturing issues.
Assisting the quality department in analyzing internal or external non-conformities.
Supporting the continuous improvement department in deploying equipment impacting the manufacturing process.
Your Profile
Ideally, 7 years of experience, but open to 5 years
Bilingual in English and French
The use of English is required for this position for the following reasons:
Communication with international customers: As some of our customers are based abroad, you will be required to communicate regularly with them in English, both orally and in writing.
Working with English-speaking partners: You will be required to work with English-speaking suppliers and partners to monitor orders and manage contracts.
Drafting documents in English: You will be responsible for drafting reports, proposals and contracts in English, for our international customers.
University degree in materials engineering or metallurgy
Relevant production experience is required
Extensive knowledge of safety standards, with quality knowledge being an asset
Experience in powder metallurgy or heavy industry is required
Additional Details
Permanent full-time position: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Ville Saint-Laurent
Salary: $85k to $100k depending on experience
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, life, and travel insurance
Free on-site parking
Pension plan: Employer - 2.5% and Employee 2.5% (increasing with seniority)
Vacation: Minimum 3 weeks + 4 personal days (sick leave, days off) (May to April)