Engineering Specialist

STRIVE Recruitment; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Specialist in Simcoe, ON, for a full-time role with a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing client. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting stamping operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company pension with matching contributions

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

On-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and internal advancement opportunities

Company events

Exposure to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology

Supportive, team-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of stamping operations, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain plant engineering programs related to stamping operations.
• Lead new equipment and process initiatives from design through production launch.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Industrial controls

Job description

Engineering Specialist

Simcoe, ON

$65,000–$90,000/year

Overview

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

Our Tier 1 automotive manufacturing client in Simcoe is seeking an Engineering Specialist – Stamping Division to support and continuously improve advanced metal forming and automated production systems. This position is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a well-established automotive manufacturer committed to continuous growth, innovation, safety, and teamwork.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on ownership of complex manufacturing equipment and thrives in an environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence are valued. You will be responsible for supporting existing stamping operations while leading new equipment and process initiatives from concept through to full production.

If you’re self-driven, technically curious, and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput, this is an excellent long-term opportunity.

Perks

• Competitive salary $65,000- $90,000
• Company pension with matching contributions
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities
• Company events
• Exposure to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology
• Supportive, team-focused work environment

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain plant engineering programs related to transfer presses, blanking presses, hot stamping robotic transfer presses, laser cutting cells, and real-time monitoring systems
• Lead and support new equipment and process initiatives from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and production launch
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, implementing corrective actions and long-term improvements
• Collaborate with Engineering and Management teams to prioritize projects across R&D, design, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of stamping operations, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial controls
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics

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