Engineering Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

HCR Permanent Search; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

HCR Permanent Search is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturing supplier in Mississauga, Ontario. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing Engineering activities and launch teams in a high-volume automotive environment.

You will drive process design, oversee new technology integration, and direct continuous improvement to support key operational goals. The role is onsite, permanent, with days shift, and offers compensation of CAD 140,000–155,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive heavy stamping.
• Engineering degree or diploma (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, launch processes and ISO-related standards (16949, ISO14001, OH&S).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams through process design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Direct change management and new technology integration.
• Develop and mentor an empowered engineering team with clear performance expectations.
• Support plant operations to meet APQP requirements, KPIs, and on-time delivery.
• Manage department budgets and participate in price negotiations.
• Champion cost-reduction, lean improvements, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication

Project management

Analytical mindset

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

HCR Permanent Search is working with a leading automotive manufacturing supplier in Mississauga, Ontario.

They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Manufacturing Engineering activities and launch teams in a high-volume automotive environment. In this role, you will drive process design, oversee new technology integration, and direct continuous improvement to support key operational goals.

Work Setting: Onsite

Work Type: Permanent

Shift: Days

Compensation: $140,000 - $155,000

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive heavy stamping environment.
• Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience).
• Technical & Standards Knowledge: Proven background in APQP, launch processes, and quality/environmental standards (16949, ISO14001, Occupational Health & Safety).
• Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; analytical mindset with a track record of effective team coaching and conflict resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Launch Leadership: Lead engineering teams through process design, equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with safety and legislative standards.
• Process & Technology Management: Direct internal/external process change management, manufacturing process documentation, and new technology integration.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and empower an effective engineering team; set performance expectations and drive accountability.
• Operational Performance: Support plant operations with technical expertise to meet APQP requirements, division KPIs, and customer delivery schedules without downtime.
• Financial & Supplier Control: Manage department budgets, participate in integrator capability reviews, and support price negotiations.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion cost-reduction initiatives, lean improvements, and quality standards

HCR Personnel Solutions Inc. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.