Our client, an established manufacturer of loading dock and material handling equipment, is seeking a Product Development Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The team is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of products including dock levelers, dock lifts, vehicle restraints, and related systems. This role partners closely with Sales, Production, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership to deliver secure, reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective product solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop the product development engineering team through workload planning, coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidancePlan, prioritize, and oversee product development projects to meet timelines, budgets, quality objectives, and business requirementsTrack and report project status, resource allocation, risks, and progress using project management software and regular cross-functional communicationEstablish, maintain, and improve engineering standards, design practices, release processes, and documentation controlsReview and approve engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Material (BOMs), part numbers, technical calculations, and manufacturing release packagesOversee the creation and maintenance of product data in Solid Works, MRP systems, and related engineering documentation systemsDrive product rationalization, BOM accuracy, cost reduction, standardization, and manufacturability improvements across assigned product linesCollaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, and Sales to resolve technical issues, improve product reliability, and support customer and market requirementsLead prototype, pre-production, testing, validation, and design verification activities to meet performance, safety,



quality, and manufacturability requirementsEnsure lessons learned from development, manufacturing, field feedback, and quality concerns are built into final products and future design practicesSupport the development of manufacturing lines, fixtures, tooling, work instructions, and process documentation using Lean principlesChampion continuous improvement initiatives that raise engineering efficiency, reduce errors, shorten time-to-market, and support core business functionsProvide technical review and support for approval drawings, cost estimates, design calculations, FEA, customer requests, and production concernsPrepare and present engineering reports, recommendations, project updates, and technical findings to senior managementParticipate in the design of new products and prototypes as requiredFollow all health and safety requirements, including PPE use, hazard reporting, and required safety trainingRequired skillsDemonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop, motivate, and hold engineering team members accountableStrong product development, project management, and cross-functional coordination skillsAbility to manage competing priorities, urgent requests, resources, and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong technical judgment in reviewing designs, analyzing data, evaluating risk,



and making sound engineering recommendationsAdvanced knowledge of Solid Works, engineering documentation systems, MS Office, and MRP/ERP systemsExperience leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects and supporting manufacturing, quality, procurement, and sales functionsStrong knowledge of quality control, design verification, manufacturing processes, and production qualification requirementsWorking knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and structured problem solvingExcellent English verbal and written communication, with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and senior leadershipProfessional, logical, and safety-focused approach to problem solving and decision makingEducationBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline (required)Assets4+ years of engineering experience, preferably in material handling equipment, loading dock systems, heavy manufacturing, or related industrial products3+ years leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers, designers, technologists, or technical project teamsAdvanced experience with Solid Works CAD, engineering release processes, and product data managementExperience implementing CADM, engineering change control, and configuration management in heavy manufacturing-Full knowledge of configuration and data management within an ISO 9001 certified quality system Technical background in hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, structural, and welded componentsPrevious exposure to scissor lifts, dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and material handling equipmentTraining in engineering management, project management, Lean/Six Sigma, or leadership#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Product Development Engineering Manager (Mississauga)
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📍 Mississauga