Supply Chain Engineering Spacialist

Collage; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Racking Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer in Mississauga, ON to own quotes, costs, and sourcing across a global supplier network, manage material packages from sourcing through delivery to site, and lead projects through gate reviews.

The role requires a mechanical/industrial engineering background, strong Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to travel up to 20% to US and Canadian sites. Polar focuses on solar mounting solutions and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering — Mechanical or Industrial, with strong academic record.
• Three to five years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing, project management, or supply chain.
• Strong Excel skills; able to build and maintain cost models.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and comfort using AI tools.
• Professional English, both spoken and written.
• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives projects to completion.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy environment with competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to supplier and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQ packages to suppliers worldwide, and compare returned bids on a like-for-like basis.
• Build and maintain cost models for fabricated and roll-formed steel parts, covering material, processing, coating, and freight.
• Support sourcing decisions between domestic and offshore options, taking landed cost, lead time, duty, and delivery risk into account.
• Own assigned material packages end to end — from quote through purchase order, production, and delivery to site.
• Coordinate cross-border material movement between our Canadian and US operations, and inbound from overseas suppliers.
• Participate in and, over time, lead gate reviews with engineering, logistics, finance, and project management.
• Track supplier performance on quality, delivery, and responsiveness; follow through on corrective action.
• Review drawings and bills of material for clarity and completeness before they are released to suppliers.

Skills

Excel skills

Project management

Supplier coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)

Tools

ERP systems

AI tools

Job description

Supply Chain Full Time Mississauga, ON $75,000 - $95,000 CAD per year

Polar Racking Inc. is a trusted leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of innovative solar mounting solutions, proudly serving customers across North America. At Polar Racking, we are committed to delivering high-performance, site-specific solar mounting systems that empower our clients to harness clean energy with confidence. Our collaborative approach combines cutting-edge technology, expert engineering, and a customer-first mindset to provide tailored racking products that meet the unique demands of each project. With a passion for sustainability and excellence, we work hand-in-hand with construction and engineering professionals to bring solar visions to life. Learn more at www.polarracking.com .

We are looking for an engineer who wants to own projects, not just support them. In this role you will handle quoting and costing across our global supplier network, manage material packages from sourcing through delivery to site, and carry assigned projects through our internal gate review process.

This is a busy, fast-moving environment with many projects running in parallel. We are hiring for engineering judgment, initiative, and drive — not for a checklist of prior exposure. We expect to train the right person on the parts they have not seen before, and we expect that person to finish what they start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quoting, Costing & Sourcing

• Prepare and issue RFQ packages to suppliers worldwide, and compare returned bids on a like-for-like basis.
• Build and maintain cost models for fabricated and roll-formed steel parts, covering material, processing, coating, and freight.
• Support sourcing decisions between domestic and offshore options, taking landed cost, lead time, duty, and delivery risk into account.
• Support cost estimating on new project pursuits.
• Act as the day-to-day contact for an assigned group of suppliers on both technical and commercial matters, across any region we buy from.
• Support supplier onboarding, including capability and capacity review and commercial documentation.
• Track supplier performance on quality, delivery, and responsiveness, and follow through on corrective action when performance slips.
• Collect and verify supplier compliance documentation, including domestic content declarations where projects require them.

Project & Delivery Ownership

• Own assigned material packages end to end — from quote through purchase order, production, and delivery to site.
• Confirm and track supplier delivery commitments; elevate slippage early, before it affects the site.
• Maintain supply chain project trackers and gate review status, including purchase order registers, open risks, and action owners.
• Participate in and, over time, lead gate reviews with engineering, logistics, finance, and project management.
• Coordinate cross-border material movement between our Canadian and US operations, and inbound from overseas suppliers.

Quality & New Part Launch

• Review drawings and bills of material for clarity and completeness before they are released to suppliers.
• Work with Polar engineering and supplier engineering to resolve drawing, tolerance, and manufacturability questions.
• Support first article review and new part approval on new project awards, and help develop this process as the business grows.
• Take on any assignment within the scope of supply chain in the solar industry, as required by the business, along with other reasonable duties assigned by management. Priorities shift with project demand, and we expect flexibility in what you pick up.

WHAT YOU BRING

These are the requirements. Everything in the next section is a bonus, not an expectation.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering — Mechanical or Industrial preferred.
• A strong academic record demonstrating consistent high performance through your degree.
• Three to five years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, project management, or supply chain environment.
• Strong Excel skills — comfortable building and maintaining your own cost models and trackers.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, and comfort using AI tools in day-to-day work.
• Professional spoken and written English; you will deal with suppliers and internal leadership directly.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and finishes the job — you pick up a project, drive it through, and close it out rather than waiting to be asked.
• Ability to stay focused and organized in a busy environment with competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to supplier and project sites in the United States and Canada.
• Interest in building a long-term career and growing with the organization.

NICE TO HAVE

We do not expect any one candidate to arrive with all of these. Tell us which ones you have.

• Registered as an EIT or working toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Quality background or knowledge — inspection, corrective action, 8D, PFMEA, or supplier quality.
• Exposure to a structured new product launch process such as APQP or PPAP.
• Experience in automotive, or in the manufacturing or design of structural components.
• Procurement, sourcing, or buying experience.
• Familiarity with steel supply — mills, service centres, roll forming, fabrication, or galvanizing.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and GD&T.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Solar, renewable energy, or construction product experience.
• Cross-border logistics, customs, or tariff exposure.
• Six Sigma, ASQ, SCMP, or CPSM certification, held or in progress.