Process Engineer

Job Summary

We are hiring a seasoned Process Engineer with a strong background in design to join our automotive manufacturing client’s team 20-25 minutes west of Markham, ON! This role focuses on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment for automotive hinge and mechanism production. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Solid Works, possess deep expertise in DFM/DFA and GD&T, and have hands‑on experience with metal forming, welding, and precision manufacturing.

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives are essential. This position plays a key role in supporting process innovation and quality within a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.

20–25 minutes west of Markham, ON.

Full‑time, permanent – Current Vacancy

$80,000‑$100,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits + RRSP match up to 3% after 6 months of employment & 5% after 1 year with the company.

• Responsible for retrieving and monitoring assigned work center performance, maintaining, updating and presenting monthly open issues, participating in continuous improvement opportunities on new/existing equipment, using data to support findings
• Responsible for the ordering of new equipment to the Mechanisms Group Machine, Tooling and Programming specifications, coordinating the development, delivery and integration while working with internal stakeholders to ensure equipment complies with all financial and manufacturing/layout requirements. Travel locally and internationally (as required) to participate in onsite meetings and acceptance trials
• Attend quote meetings and/or develop internal detailed costed equipment quotes, review/revise with management and distribute approved copies, speak to and support costing provided, quotes may be based on existing data or budgetary costs provided
• Issue RFQ’s to vendors conveying requirements, assembly process steps, adequate specifications and requirements, etc. to ensure a robust detailed quote response, while addressing/pursuing responses to vendor questions. Develop with the Packaging Engineer internal and external packaging required
• Thoroughly review vendors quotes and ensure they meet the RFQ requirements, request clarification as required and challenge/justify cost
• Hold and champion open issues meetings internal and external, schedule, document meeting minutes, assign and follow‑up on tasks in various departments
• Support customer visits during run at rate and assembly plants (as required) in a highly professional manner always understanding your audience and being an ambassador of the department, division and corporation
• Develop capital approval packages and follow‑up on approval, issue/pursue approval of purchase orders, seek approval of invoices and work within an established program or divisional budget
• Support the development of in‑line plastics processing technologies such as vibratory welding and injection/co‑molding, assist in the creation of lineside documentation to establish a turnkey stabile process would be an asset and if applicable to a project
• Ensure that a PHSR, ergonomic and environmental assessment (if applicable) is completed and is documented on new equipment
• Investigate potential vendors for new processes, parts handling technologies and equipment, pursue nondisclosure agreements and work with the Mechanisms Group to ensure vendors are reviewed and are viable
• Work with equipment vendors to coordinate training sessions of involved departments and personnel
• Participate in/lead various program related meetings, GEAR Program, Continuous Improvement initiatives, KAIZEN and Gemba’s, perform LPA’s, be involved with TPM’s and support J.H.S.C. activities
• Work closely with various departments
• Complete tasks as assigned by ECN’s, DMN’s, Launch Open Issues, Quality Open Issues, Flawless Launch, etc. providing evidence and acknowledge their closure
• Responsible for developing process related documentation, such as setup and changeover instructions, operator instructions, process flow diagrams, safety and lockout, dummy parts,…