Senior Manager, Automotive Engineering

A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced
Senior Manager - Engineering Manager
to lead technical engineering activities, customer-facing initiatives, and program execution within a complex global manufacturing environment.This position requires a strong engineering leader who can work effectively across
global, cross-functional teams, communicate confidently with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive programs from technical development through execution.Job Duties:Provide leadership across
engineering, technical customer engagement, and program execution .Lead and coordinate engineering activities supporting customer programs and manufacturing initiatives.Serve as a key technical interface with customers, ensuring requirements, priorities, risks, and program expectations are clearly understood.Work closely with
global, cross-functional teams
across engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, commercial, and program functions.Drive program schedules, deliverables, technical milestones, and issue resolution.Support technical decision-making and ensure programs remain aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.Communicate effectively across different functions, cultures, and geographic regions.Use
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
to support program planning, tracking, reporting, and execution.Requirements:Engineering degree or equivalent technical education.Proven
engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment .Strong experience working within a
global manufacturing organization
and with international, cross-functional teams.Demonstrated
customer-facing technical leadership
experience.Strong program or project execution experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, technical teams, and senior stakeholders.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Ability to work
on-site in Mississauga, Ontario .Ability and willingness to travel approximately
25% globally, primarily to the United States .PreferredExperience working with teams or operations in
China .Chinese language skills are an asset but are not required.Experience supporting complex, multinational manufacturing programs.Work ArrangementThis is an
on-site position in Mississauga, Ontario. Candidates should be comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment and partnering regularly with colleagues and customers across multiple regions and time zones.
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