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KSR International Inc., 95 Erie St. South, Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Founded in 1948, KSR is an industry leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing driver interface systems of the future for Tier 1 OEMs.

KSR has an immediate opening for a

Advanced Development Engineer

Global Headquarters – Ridgetown, Ontario

Southfield, Michigan, USA

The Advanced Development Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of innovative product concepts from ideation through to handoff for commercialization. This role requires a strategic thinker with solid technical expertise who can navigate ambiguity, drive innovation, and align engineering solutions with business and customer needs.

Job ID #:

Reporting To Advanced Development Manager

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in product development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Salary Range

- $75,000 – $115,000

Job Responsibilities

- Lead Innovation: Identify and define new product opportunities and enhancements based on market/technological trends, customer, and legislative needs.
- Develop & Validate Concepts: Create, analyze, and test creative concepts using engineering tools and prototypes.




- Lead internal teams and external partners to align development with business goals.
- Lead Incubator Session Process: Assemble and guide cross‑functional discussions to generate new ideas and solutions, and follow up to implementation.
- Manage Projects: Oversee advanced development projects from concept to handoff, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Engage Customers: Interface with customers to generate excitement, gather feedback and refine concepts to meet their needs.
- Support IP & Technology Strategy: Contribute to patent filings and stay current with emerging technologies.
- Transfer Knowledge: Deliver complete technical and marketing handoff packages to Product Engineering and Sales.

Health, Safety & Wellness

- Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System.
- Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and KSR standards.
- Uphold and adhere to the KSR Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and KSR standards.

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📌 Advanced Development Engineer (Ridgetown)
🏢 KSR
📍 Ridgetown