Automotive Engineering Manager — Tier 2 Program Lead

Ellos HR Solutions; Kitchener, Cambridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Company-paid PPE

Strong retention culture

Job summary

Ellos HR Solutions, in partnership with a highly established Tier 2 automotive manufacturer in the Kitchener-Cambridge area, is recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager. The role requires Tier 2 automotive experience and solid program management leadership.

You will lead three Program Managers and oversee programs from planning to production, ensuring quality, timing and manufacturability while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality

Qualifications

• Requires strong engineering management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Automotive industry experience, preferably Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier.
• Proven experience leading program managers, engineers or technical teams.
• Solid understanding of automotive program management, launches, manufacturing processes, and execution.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, Operations and Sales.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering function and direct a team of three Program Managers.
• Oversee automotive programs from initial planning through launch and production.
• Ensure projects meet customer requirements for quality, timing, cost and manufacturability.
• Provide technical and leadership support for APQP, PPAP and product launches.
• Partner with Operations to identify manufacturing improvements and resolve challenges.
• Review program performance, milestones, resources, risks and priorities with the leadership team.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and ensure alignment with automotive requirements.
• Coach and develop the Program Management team and strengthen accountability and technical capabilities.
• Engage with senior leadership on engineering strategy, capital projects and growth.

Skills

Engineering Management

Automotive industry experience

Program management leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

APQP PPAP PFMEA GD&T

Leadership communication

Manufacturing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Ellos HR Solutions, in partnership with a highly established Tier 2 automotive manufacturer in the Kitchener-Cambridge area, is recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager. The role requires Tier 2 automotive experience and solid program management leadership.

You will lead three Program Managers and oversee programs from planning to production, ensuring quality, timing and manufacturability while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality