About this role
Please Note:
This position is on-site.
At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.
Engineering Project Manager
Manage and organize product engineering pursuit projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible to manage and coordinate between the technical, procurement, manufacturing, build and test aspects of a program from the proof-of-concept phase through production and the impacts to a commercial offer for the chase programs the engineering organization is supporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related technical field and 5-10 years of related experience. MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.
Required Skills/Experience:
Experience with APQP, PPAP and/or IATF 16949 standards.
Experience with the OEM or Tier I supplier environments; preferably with experience in product development or engineering services.
Lead large-scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
Implement Best-In-Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.
Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.
A creative problem-solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.
Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.
Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.
Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes
Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.
Responsibilities:
Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans. Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work plan objectives, and alerting management when tasks are off track.
Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.
Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes. Work with cross functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.
Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects. Follow the prototype and test quote processes.
Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews. Document and distribute meeting minutes.
Document project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.
- Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch.
Why Linamar/McLaren Engineering:
· Opportunities for career advancement
· Tuition assistance
· Great benefits & competitive pay
· Time off
About Linamar/McLaren Engineering
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced & rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated & engaged employees.
McLaren Engineering, the engineered products division of Linamar Corporation, is a company focused on the design, development & testing of advanced automotive driveline & powertrain systems
Other facts
About Linamar Corporation
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissor, boom and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop fertilizer applicator equipment. The Mobility segment is focused on propulsion systems, structural and chassis systems, energy storage and power generation for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets, and is subdivided into three regional groups and one global product group: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the newly formed Structures Group. The Regional Mobility groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly. The Linamar Structures Group offers competitive lightweight innovations for safety-critical components and systems for the global mobility market. In addition, the eLIN Product Solutions Group focuses on Electrification and McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar’s medical solutions group, Linamar MedTech, focuses on manufacturing solutions for medical devices and precision medical components. Linamar has over 31,000 employees in 70 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $7.9 billion in 2022.
What you'll do
- Manage project timelines and deliverables while coordinating with internal groups and customers. Facilitate project status reviews and manage the transition from product engineering to production launch.
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