We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Engineer/Manager to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry. This is approximately a 2 - 3 year contract term position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Start through OEM Equipment Delivery / Retool
• Manage and work independently all launch project timing
• Lead the equipment readiness including machine try out and part ordering process and tracking of status
• Track and report on supplier scorecards and deliverables
• Meeting coordination for program & project timing (MS Excel/MS Project). Summarizing key milestones with monthly, weekly, and daily templates including manpower, planning for installation and commission activities
• Lead and support updates on project deliverables (budget/timelines). Update project cost tracking and report on deviations
• Lead and support engineering change control activities, issue management tracking and closures
• Collaborate with system, component product, manufacturing and support teams on launch activities
• Manage and work independently on all post launch activities including:Lead and support coordination of pre-production build activity, program scorecard and review launch readiness through buy off
• Lead and support production trial run activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation and engineering review follow up
• Utilize machine monitoring reporting tools (FIS, IIOT) to support new program team through completion of launch (Rate of Climb)

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in relevant Business / Engineering Technology field or Engineering degree preferred
• 1-2 years of Program Engineer/Management experience in a high-volume, automotive production manufacturing environment. Preference given to candidates with previous equipment installation, launch readiness, and buy-off experience with an OEM
• Demonstrated experience with managing the budget of projects and adhering to project timelines
• Accustomed to leading supplier and customer meetings and reporting on issues/challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) - extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.