Engineering Manager / Department Leader

Great Connections Employment Services; Mississauga; Presencial; CAD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Great Connections Employment Services Inc. seeks an experienced Engineering Manager / Department Leader to guide manufacturing engineering operations at a Mississauga automotive facility.

You will report to the General Manager and oversee engineering activities, new equipment launches, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong leadership in automotive manufacturing, metal stamping is preferred, with a track record of delivering projects, managing

Formación

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of leadership experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing, metal stamping preferred.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Hands-on with equipment installation, commissioning and process development.
• Solid knowledge of APQP and automotive quality requirements.
• Experience with budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering department, aligning with goals, budgets, and performance targets.
• Oversee new equipment launches, including process design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production readiness.
• Lead manufacturing process development, changes and new technology integration.
• Support new product launches ensuring APQP compliance and customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Evaluate equipment suppliers and system integrators, participating in technical assessments and negotiations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources and project priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering team members with accountability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Support equipment utilization, capacity planning, and operational performance improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

APQP

Quality systems

Educación

Engineering degree or diploma

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager / Department Leader to lead manufacturing engineering operations within a well-established automotive manufacturing facility in Mississauga.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will oversee engineering activities, new equipment installations, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering team performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience in automotive manufacturing, preferably with a background in metal stamping operations.

Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:Competitive base salary plusperformance bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering department, ensuring alignment with operational goals, budgets, and performance targets.
• Oversee new equipment launches, including process design, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and production readiness.
• Lead manufacturing process development, process changes, and new technology integration.
• Support new product and program launches, ensuring compliance with APQP requirements and customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve plant performance.
• Evaluate equipment suppliers and system integrators, participating in technical assessments, negotiations, and selection processes.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, and engineering project priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering team members while maintaining accountability for departmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Support equipment utilization, manufacturing capacity planning, and operational performance improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8–10 years of leadership experience within an automotive or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing, with metal stamping experience highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing manufacturing engineering teams and complex engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, process development, and manufacturing launches.
• Strong understanding of APQP, automotive quality requirements, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Experience with capital equipment projects, budgeting, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to support operational requirements and occasional travel as needed.