Job Summary
As a Program Manager at Linamar you will oversee engineering projects from conception to execution, ensuring they align with strategic goals and are completed on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective collaboration across various teams.
Responsibility
Lead engineering projects through all phases of development, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet project deadlines and budgets.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process optimization and implementing best practices.
Ensure all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with company policies.
Academic/Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related field.
Required Skills/Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering project or program management.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMI).
Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred: Experience with CAD software and engineering design processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Working Conditions
40 hours per week
In office, Production area as required.
Monday to Friday
Please note: Hybrid schedule is only applicable to specific Linamar locations. All schedules and changes to working hours must be approved by the department manager. Schedule is subject to change based on discretion of department manager.
Facility Specific
Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location including but not limited to:
ISO 45001: Health and Safety management system standard.
ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard.
IATF 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
Ensure compliance with Linamar’s internal operating system known as ‘GOS’: The Global Operating System
Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviours
Maintain department 5S requirements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering project or program management
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile and PMI
- Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project and JIRA
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with CAD software and engineering design processes
What We Do
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.
