Sorensen Gross, a Top Workplace recipient, is seeking a Project Press Engineer to serve as an owners representative.

As a Project Engineer supporting our Press and Automation team, you will act as the on-site extension of our Press and Automation Manufacturing Engineers, driving installation and commissioning activities for press and automation equipment from the supplier build shop through final launch at the stamping plant. You will coordinate schedules, track Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) progress, and ensure equipment is installed, commissioned, and ready for production on time and to spec.

Beyond field coordination, you will own the capture and organization of lessons learned across projects, building a knowledge base that improves how future press and automation projects are planned, executed, and launched. This role reports to the Lead Press & Automation Engineer and works in close partnership with suppliers, controls engineers, and plant teams.

What You'll Do

- Travel to supplier build shops and stamping plants to coordinate and support installation and commissioning activities for press and automation equipment
- Follow Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) of press equipment at supplier facilities, tracking open issues through resolution and confirming readiness for shipment and install
- Serve as the on-site point of contact during installation and commissioning, coordinating activities among suppliers, plant maintenance, controls engineers, and skilled trades
- Track project schedules, punch lists, and open action items during installation and commissioning, escalating risks to the responsible Press and Automation Manufacturing Engineer and project leadership
- Capture, document, and organize lessons learned from FAT, installation,



and commissioning activities for use on future press and automation projects
- Partner with Press and Automation Manufacturing Engineers to translate design intent and technical requirements into in office execution plans
- Support troubleshooting of equipment, machinery, and automation systems issues identified during FAT, installation, or commissioning
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date technical and project documentation, including installation records, FAT reports, and commissioning checklists
- Support training for production and plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of newly installed press and automation systems
- Assist with coordination of design and construction activities to keep projects aligned with production schedules, budget, and quality requirements
- Work alongside OEM, Installer and engineering to resolve installation, commissioning, or production issues.

Required Qualifications

- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or field support, preferably with press and automation systems in stamping
- Willingness and ability to travel to supplier build shops and plant sites approximately 50-75% of the time, including extended stays during installation, commissioning, and FAT events
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics




- Understanding of engineering theory, manufacturing methods, and equipment operation principles
- Experience coordinating design, construction, installation, or commissioning activities, preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities
- Experience managing or supporting projects with changing production schedules, budget constraints, and multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including MS Project
- Experience using CAD and engineering systems such as AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, or Teamcenter Visualization
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and share technical findings and lessons learned
- Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced site environments
- High level of integrity and ability to work independently while on-site, with regular reporting back to the Press & Automation Engineering Group Leader

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience supporting machinery and equipment installation, commissioning, or FAT in stamping, body shop, or assembly plant operations
- Demonstrated experience following or supporting Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) of press or automation equipment
- Hands-on experience operating or troubleshooting industrial machinery or automation systems
- Experience building or maintaining a lessons-learned or knowledge-management process for engineering projects
- Advanced study or experience in a related STEM field
- General Motors experience preferred.

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Experience:

- machinery installation assembly plant : 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Engineer – Press & Automation (Oshawa)
🏢 Sorensen Gross Construction Services
📍 Oshawa