Product Line Management Engineer/Applied Scientist

at  Ballard Power Systems Inc

Ballard’s PLM Department has a new position for a Product Line Management Engineer, reporting to the Product Line Management Modules Director and working on an integrated Matrix working structure in support of our future and legacy product lines. Working closely with a team of senior PLM and product applications engineers, the successful candidate will be responsible for working as part of a matrixed cross-functional team, and will interface internally with Sales, Customer Care, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Program Management Office (PMO), and Finance. The person in this position is expected to support PLM-specific activities related to our current and new generation family of fuel cell module products developed for buses, trucks, and other applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in the area of Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering or Engineering Physics with an interest and aptitude in clean-energy technologies and business
• Master’s degree is an asset
• 3-5+ years of experience related to the energy or commercial vehicle/transportation sectors
• Proficiency in standard office software tools
• Fuel Cell Technology experience is an asset
• Knowledge about Ballard’s legacy module products (FCvelocity, FCmove-HD, FCmove-HD+, FCmove-XD)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including presenting to stakeholders and cross-functional leaders
• Adaptive to changing priorities and turns challenges into learning opportunities
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills to capture the Voice of the Customer, including acceptance of constructive customer feedback
• Proven working experience with project management, including solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Ability to negotiate and secure favourable outcomes in diverse business scenarios
• Strong ability to think analytically and strategically when required
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player (cross-functional collaboration) and independently
• Strong business acumen skills with the ability to understand business issues, adapt and remain flexible during times of change, and provide quality insight as to how to achieve goals, and ensure business success
  The typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 - 93,000. Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful Candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
  As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.
  Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
  Paid time off
  Retirement plan matching
  Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
  Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
  People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)
  Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
  *Due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
  Our Values
  Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It
  Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates

• Support Product Portfolio and Product Strategy development
• Update product Roadmap and products for sale list quarterly
• Participate and contribute in product lifecycle management reviews
• Update prod phase review schedule
• Develop business case analysis
• Develop presentations for the reviews
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of customer-facing product documentation and presentations
• Develop and update product documents (Technical Description, Product Bulletins)
• Understand the product line and support the pre-sales activities
• Develop technology and product competitive intelligence
• Support Ballard messaging in the market
• Support functional excellence by creating or updating processes
• Provide support to Project and Program Managers to facilitate and remove barriers to Product Roadmap execution
• Support execution of commercial proposals
• Support the integration of the different product platforms and geographies
• Product Lifecyle Assessment and support the development of requirements to meet ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) goals
• Participate and contribute to Business Team meetings