Biotech Engineering Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Hello, I’m Anthony Chacon, Recruitment Consultant with FED ManuTech, specializing in engineering, technical and manufacturing roles. I’m currently recruiting for a manufacturing company specializing in temperature-controlled packaging and cold chain solutions. As part of its growth, the company is looking for an Engineering Director to lead an engineering team and drive the development of solutions serving the pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare and food industries. Mission Your Role : Lead, mentor and develop the engineering team while promoting innovation and technical excellence. Oversee the design, development, validation and commercialization of temperature-controlled packaging solutions. Drive the development of cold chain solutions, including passive thermal shippers, reusable cooling systems, insulated pallet covers, refrigerants and sustainable temperature-controlled solutions. Provide technical leadership across manufacturing processes, production equipment, automation, tooling and engineering projects. Lead equipment selection, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee laboratory testing, validation activities, product qualification programs and technical investigations. Work closely with Sales, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Customer Service to develop solutions aligned with customer requirements. Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization and the introduction of new technologies. Working Conditions : Permanent, full-time position. Location: Montreal / Anjou. Leadership role combining team management with hands-on technical involvement. Specialized manufacturing environment focused on cold chain solutions. Opportunity to play a key role in the development and commercialization of new technologies. Your profile Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. 10 years of engineering experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, packaging, pharmaceutical, medical, automation or cold chain environments. Direct and mandatory experience with thermal packaging for cold chain applications. 5 years of experience managing engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects. Strong knowledge of product development, validation, manufacturing processes and technical problem-solving. Experience with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, production machinery, tooling and CAPEX projects. Experience leading equipment installation and commissioning, process validation and operational efficiency projects. Knowledge of insulated materials, refrigerants and thermal packaging technologies is an asset. Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset. Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken, with regular interaction with teams, customers and business partners across Canada, the United States and internationally. Strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to remain technically involved while leading a team. This is a great opportunity for an engineering leader with strong hands-on Cold Chain expertise who wants to have a direct impact on the development of solutions used to safely transport temperature-sensitive products.