Engineering Manager

🚨 NOW HIRING | Engineering Manager – Kitchener-Cambridge Area, ON 🚨

Tier 2 Automotive Supplier | Leadership Role | Bonus + RRSP + Profit Sharing

Ellos HR Solutions is partnering with a highly established Tier 2 automotive manufacturer in the Kitchener-Cambridge area to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager .

Experience with a Tier 2 is a must.

Solid experience with Program Management

This is one of those opportunities where the company culture and employee retention really stand out .

The manufacturing facility has approximately 150 employees , and it's not unusual to meet people who have spent 15, 20, or even more years with the organization . The average tenure is around 20 years. S omething you simply don't see very often in manufacturing.

They invest heavily in their people, promote professional development, and have built an environment where employees genuinely build long-term careers.

What We're Looking For

✅ Strong Engineering Management experience within automotive manufacturing

✅ Automotive industry experience is a MUST , ideally with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

✅ Proven experience leading Program Managers, Engineers, or technical teams

✅ Strong understanding of automotive program management, product launches, manufacturing processes, and engineering execution

✅ Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, engineering changes, and customer-specific requirements

✅ Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling, Operations, Sales, and customers

✅ Strong understanding of project timing, capital requirements, tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and continuous improvement

✅ Experience with steel manufacturing, metal forming, or related processes is considered a strong asset

✅ Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

What You'll Be Doing

✔ Lead the Engineering function and provide direction to a team of three Program Managers

✔ Oversee automotive programs from initial planning and development through launch and production

✔ Ensure engineering projects meet customer requirements for quality, timing, cost, and manufacturability

✔ Provide technical and leadership support for APQP, PPAP, product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives

✔ Partner with Operations and other departments to identify manufacturing improvements and resolve technical challenges

✔ Review program performance, project milestones, resource requirements, risks, and priorities with the leadership team

✔ Support customer-facing technical discussions and ensure engineering deliverables remain aligned with automotive requirements

✔ Coach and develop the Program Management team while strengthening accountability and technical capabilities

✔ Work directly with senior leadership on engineering strategy, capital projects, operational improvements, and future growth

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

📍 Location: Kitchener-Cambridge Area, Ontario

👥 Team: 3 Direct Reports – Program Managers

🏭 Facility: Approximately 150 Employees

👔 Reporting To: Division Manager

💰 Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus

📊 Profit Sharing: Company Profit-Sharing Program

🎄 Additional Incentive: Christmas Bonus

🏦 RRSP: Company provides a 100% match on employee contributions up to 4%

🩺 Benefits: Comprehensive drug, medical, vision, and dental coverage with multiple plan options

🎓 Training & Development: Strong investment in employee development, including support for continuing education and schooling

🥾 PPE: Company-paid and provided

👕 Corporate Wear: 50% company contribution, up to $100

🤝 Culture & Stability: Exceptional employee retention, outstanding working environment, and a workforce where long-term careers are the norm.

If you're an experienced Engineering Manager from the automotive, aerospace & defense or military industry looking for a company where you can genuinely build a long-term career, this is an opportunity worth discussing.

Send me a direct message or email me at [email protected]

Bruno Arantes

Director | Ellos HR Solutions

🌐 www.elloshr.com

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