Innovation Lead

Job description

Job Title: Innovation Lead Job Summary: As Linamar’s Innovation Lead, you will drive Linamar’s innovation strategy by leading key projects that transform breakthrough ideas into commercially viable products. Working across sectors such as Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics and Defense, you will partner with internal teams, entrepreneurs, and external collaborators to tackle global challenges and deliver sustainable growth. Embodying the “One Team, One Linamar” approach, you will unite world-class technology, manufacturing excellence, and global networks to accelerate innovation and bring new solutions to market. Responsibility: Lead the pursuit, evaluation, and execution of innovation projects across sectors including Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Defense. Manage project development from concept through testing and commercialization, aligning partners on timelines, budgets, and technical milestones Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production readiness and ensure successful commercialization of new technologies Serve as a key liaison with startups, universities, and research institutions to drive co-development and accelerate the commercialization of emerging...