Bauer: Directeur développement de produits – Patins/ Director, Product Development- Skates

The role

The Director, Product Development will lead the hockey skate development team. This role drives innovation, manages cross-functional collaboration, and ensures the R&D function delivers strategic value.

What you will do

• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle for the skate category.
• Define, schedule, and coordinate projects aligned with the 4-year innovation roadmap.
• Build and leverage an innovative ecosystem with research institutions, raw material suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Manage the operating and capital expenditure budgets for the category.
• Collaborate with brand management to ensure product lines meet market needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement sourcing strategies.
• Establish and refine product performance criteria with engineering and design teams.
• Make strategic decisions and recommendations on product engineering.
• Travel internationally at least 25% of the time.

Required qualifications

• BS or BA in Engineering or related field or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including office-based work.
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams in an R&D environment.
• Strong understanding of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes for hockey skates, technical footwear, or composite and injection-molded sporting goods.
• Well-established network in the composites, polymer, and footwear industries.
• Proven experience managing complex product development projects.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Background in sporting goods industry

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee discount program on apparel and gear
• Casual and hybrid work environment

Before you apply

• Please provide your resume in French and English.

About the company

Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate. The company aims to enrich life experiences through sports.