Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Title: Engineer - Program Manager

Job Summary

Work as an independent manager assign to a task or project. Act as a key customer contact to develop a clear understand of all customer requirements and scope of work. Liaison with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure program or project is completed on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer quality standards. Offer guidance and support to engineers.

      Responsibility

• Take new products from the concept stage to production stage.
• Ensure all program elements are being tracked to ensure that budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and changes in programs status are effectively communicated to all stakeholders.
• Identify capital equipment sources.
• Supervise buy-off of equipment.
• Lead APQP team and activities.
• Lead technical component specification, sourcing, and supplier development.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on the feedback from external and internal related performance indicators.
• Specify special tools and fixtures where required.
• Estimate cycle times for each operation in the process.
• Preparation of quotations.
• Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
• Ensure that the process is capable of producing parts to specifications.
• Modify the process and update all relevant documentation when required.
• Keep records, transmit information to other departments.
• Complete production and completion schedules to track process and progress of projects.
• Establish, review and approve the annual budgets for departments. Analyze the cost categories of budgets to identify the largest areas to focus waste reduction measures.
• Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree in engineering or equivalent.

• Completion of a Program Management Course or equivalent experience.

  Required Skills/Experience

• A minimum of two years experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write technical proposals which explore new processes, new products or quality assurance opportunities. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Possess problem solving skills to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations. Decide when to seek technical assistance or expert consultation.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.