Production Development Engineer

Clutch Security; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clutch is seeking a Development Engineer to lead lean transformation of our vehicle reconditioning production. You will drive process improvements, staffing benchmarks, and efficiency initiatives in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with shop floor teams to address production challenges.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production engineering, CAD proficiency, and a strong Lean track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven Lean project leadership in a manufacturing or repair setting.
• CAD software proficiency for facility layouts.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze production performance using metrics related to throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
• Partner with Production, Software/Systems, Finance, Safety to drive improvements.
• Own production projects from scoping to execution within budget and timeline.
• Design and improve production processes and layouts using CAD and data.
• Develop standardized work and run time-and-motion studies with operations.
• Drive Lean improvements (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, value stream mapping).
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective measures across production.
• Contribute to strategic production goals as the company grows.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About Clutch

We’re on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?

Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse thousands of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and that’s just the beginning.

Named five years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our growing team.

Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. Clutch is backed by several world-class investors, including Altos Ventures, Canaan Partners, BMO Capital, iA Financial, and FJ Labs. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and results-oriented Development Engineer to drive the development of our lean vehicle reconditioning production. In this key role, you will lead Lean transformation initiatives, streamline production processes, establish staffing benchmarks, and enhance operational efficiency to support our rapid growth. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoys collaborating directly with shop floor teams to tackle production challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and analyze production performance by building and maintaining metrics that relate to throughput, quality, cost, and safety, and use them to drive decisions
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Software/Systems, Finance, Safety) to identify improvement opportunities and see them through to real, measurable results
• Take ownership of production projects from idea to execution including scoping, planning, coordinating vendors/contractors, and tracking progress against budget and timeline
• Design and improve production processes and layouts to support the company's growth, using CAD and data to back up recommendations
• Work with operations teams and front-line operators to develop standardized work, run time-and-motion studies, and set staffing models as volume scales
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (Kaizen, Gemba walks, 5S, value stream mapping, visual management) as practical tools for hitting production targets, not as a standalone program
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks across production and implement measures/systems to eliminate them
• Act as a key contributor to the company's bigger production ambitions, helping shape what's next as we grow

What We're Looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing engineering experience in an operational environment, ideally in a fast-growing or fast-paced setting
• Demonstrated track record of leading projects using Lean principles in a manufacturing or repair setting
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) for facility and process layouts
• Comfortable building and interpreting production metrics and statistical tools (Pareto, SPC) to guide decisions
• Solid project management fundamentals including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor/contractor coordination
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for leading cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and comfortable with ambiguity, able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Genuinely excited by ambitious goals and rapid growth. You’re someone who wants to help build what's next, not just maintain what exists

Why You'll Love it at Clutch

• Make an Impact: Help shape the future of car buying and selling in Canada by leading a critical part of our customer experience.
• Career Growth: Join a rapidly growing company with opportunities for leadership and professional development.
• Great Team: Work alongside talented, driven, and collaborative colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a strong compensation package, including salary and benefits.

Employment Type:

• New, Permanent Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [e-mail].