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Career Center New Search Login Page Position Description Head of Central Quality Management Global Location Canada, Valcourt Hiring Manager email [email protected] Recruiter email [email protected] 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 partner Define, continuously steer, and review the overall quality strategy, including clear KPIs, target setting, and quality standards Drive end-to-end closed-loop quality, from field insights to development, to production improvements, and back Establish and manage a group-wide KPI system aligned with closed-loop quality, ensuring transparency and comparability Define 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 training Ensure cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Service Enforce 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 improvements Lead, 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 field 10-15+ years experience in quality leadership within automotive / industrial environment Proven experience leading a team Proven track record in QMS, KPI systems and cross-functional governance Experience operating at a corporate or multi-business unit level Strong understanding of the product lifecycle (from development to field) and quality methodologies Proficiency in French and English is required as you will collaborate with Rotax and other external partners. Do you have other