Join Our Team as an Automation Project Manager at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $90K-100K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
Schedule: Straight Day Shift
Travel: Not required
As our next Automation Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of managing automation and assembly projects from concept through implementation. Your expertise in project management, automation systems, and manufacturing engineering will be critical in ensuring successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and the continuous advancement of automated manufacturing solutions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop, coordinate, and manage project timelines, resource plans, and project deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, project teams, and leadership
Create and maintain project schedules, milestones, and task plans using project management tools
Monitor project performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved
Support multidisciplinary equipment design and development initiatives
Lead implementation of new and modified production equipment and automation systems
Manage project issues, risks, and action plans throughout the project lifecycle
Develop and manage Statements of Requirements (SOR) aligned with customer expectations
Create and maintain quality checklists to verify equipment readiness prior to shipment
Provide regular project status updates on budgets, timelines, and key deliverables to management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance project execution
Develop and maintain standardized project management templates and best practices
Support compliance with quality, safety, and environmental management systems
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience managing engineering, automation, or manufacturing projects
Strong understanding of industrial automation systems and assembly processes
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering environments
Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of manufacturing systems
Knowledge of FMEA and quality management systems
Understanding of automotive quality requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience managing automation equipment builds and machine integration projects
Experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
Experience in automotive manufacturing environments
PMP or other project management certification
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!
What we offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.
Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience managing engineering, automation, or manufacturing projects
- Strong understanding of industrial automation systems and assembly processes
- Project management and organizational skills
- Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of manufacturing systems
- Knowledge of FMEA and quality management systems
- Understanding of automotive quality requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
- Experience managing automation equipment builds and machine integration projects
- Experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
- Experience in automotive manufacturing environments
- PMP or other project management certification
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
What We Do
Johnson Electric is a global manufacturer of motion products, control systems, flexible interconnects, electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems, and related electromechanical components. Established in Hong Kong, the company serves more than 1,500 customers across automotive, industrial, medical, smart metering, appliances, home automation, power tools, and other markets. Its operations span 20 countries and four continents, supporting applications that improve movement, control, and connectivity.
