Project Engineer

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Engineering in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves overseeing product development, managing program launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle production challenges. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in automotive production and project management, along with 3–5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a compensation range of CA$85,000 to CA$100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years supporting program launches in engineering.
• 5–10 years in an automotive production environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership for assigned projects.
• Manage lifecycle of secondary equipment with Production.
• Lead packaging development for work in progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership capabilities

Project management

Technical writing skills

Injection moulding experience

Root cause analysis

GD&T knowledge

Common computer applications proficiency

Job description

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory provided pay range

This range is provided by ML6 Search + Talent Advisory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$85,000.00/yr - CA$100,000.00/yr

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Senior Associate, Engineering at ML6 Search + Talent Advisory

The Opportunity:

This role supports the Engineering Manager and plays a key part in the development and launch of new programs. You’ll help drive both upfront product development and in-plant activities, while overseeing the design, build, and validation of secondary equipment, check fixtures, and packaging solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing program leadership and serving as a customer interface for assigned projects, including APQP meetings and paint/mould/assembly trials.
• Executing the full lifecycle (scope, source, design, build, validate, launch) of secondary equipment in collaboration with Production.
• Managing the execution of CMM and gauge fixtures with input from Quality.
• Leading packaging development for WIP and finished goods.
• Preparing and presenting procurement documents and business cases.
• Developing and updating core launch documentation such as OIN, PFD, and PFMEA.
• Maintaining key business documents including BOMs, VSMs, asset tracking, and balance sheets.
• Coordinating pre-production builds, sample shipments, and equipment movement.
• Providing upfront design analysis and costing input.
• Working closely with suppliers to ensure strong design-for-manufacturability practices.
• Participating in customer meetings as needed.
• Supporting GR&R, capability studies, and equipment/product evaluations.
• Assisting with cost validation at each APQP gate.
• Leading or supporting special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to new business development efforts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and address production or quality issues.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Program or Engineering Manager.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Solid project management and technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of APQP, root cause analysis, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with common computer applications.
• Experience with injection moulding, painting, stamping, roll forming, and assembly processes.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting program launches.
• 5–10 years of experience in an automotive production environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and health & safety practices.

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing