Our client specializes in creating high-quality, prefabricated modular structures in Calgary, AB. Their approach combines advanced engineering with modern design principles to deliver durable, customizable spaces for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. To support their growth, they are seeking a Director of Product Innovation, Design & Engineering, a strategic leader with a technical foundation and proven ability to align design and engineering initiatives with business objectives. This role will drive innovation, oversee product development, and ensure seamless integration of design with engineering practices to meet evolving market demands.

In your role, your duties and responsibilities will be: will lead the strategic development and execution of product design, project design, and engineering initiatives, driving innovation in modular construction while ensuring compliance with building codes and fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners. You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, lead new product development and enhancements, overseeing project designs and documentation to meet standards, and maintaining design templates and documentation standards. The role involves recruiting and collaborating with external firms, optimizing designs for manufacturability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, and working closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to align product development with market needs. Additionally, you will support business development with innovative design solutions, ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance, stay current with industry trends, and uphold safety standards by attending meetings, participating in inspections, reporting incidents, and promoting OHS rights.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in modular construction, product development or industrialized systems. You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field. You will have proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams and external consultants, along with an understanding of CSA A277. Strong project management capabilities, excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are required. Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Architect (AAA) designation strongly preferred. You will be technically proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks & more.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package $120,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience), health & dental benefits, 4 weeks vacation and RRSP.