Automation Program Manager (Entry Level)

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, vision,

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking an Automation Program Manager (Entry Level) in Windsor, ON to support automation initiatives across the plant. The role focuses on implementing equipment, coordinating with maintenance, and driving efficiency through automated solutions.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree with 1-2 years in automotive manufacturing and demonstrates strong project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of related automotive/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Proactive, responsible, flexible and able to lead.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Good judgment and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a diverse environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and software applications.
• Motivated, service and team-oriented mindset.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Contacts suppliers for equipment quotations and reviews output quality, process reliability and downtime.
• Implements new equipment in plant and coordinates with maintenance.
• Organizes and maintains project schedules with plant personnel and suppliers.
• Develops project objectives with management regarding design, setup and maintenance.
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates.
• Develops and implements training for new equipment and automation cells.
• Identifies sources for equipment and criteria for evaluation with cross-functional input.
• Confirms product performance with capability tests and time studies.
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation and cost-benefit analysis.
• Ensures procurement of equipment matching needs and potential savings.
• Establishes and brings equipment up to mechanical and electrical standards.

Skills

Automation knowledge

Project coordination

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

1-2 years automotive/manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Automation Program Manager (Entry Level)

1 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 5K3, Canada

Job Description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Automation Program Manager’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Job Duties

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;
• Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements;
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates;
• Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;
• Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team;
• Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies;
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance;
• Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings;
• Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

Requirements

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, ...) and email
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursementPaid holidays and vacation time

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.