Engineering Design Manager - Automation

Join Our Team as an Automation Engineering Manager at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada (onsite)
Salary Range: $115,000 - 130,000 annual
Vacancy Type: Existing position
Schedule: Full‑time

As our next Automation Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of leading design engineering operations and project management activities within the Automation Group Canada. Your expertise in automation equipment, multidisciplinary design, leadership, and engineering project governance will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with the Director and department managers to establish project requirements, concepts, and timelines.
• Provide full supervisory leadership for design staff, ensuring compliance with policies and promoting growth and training.
• Manage day‑to‑day departmental administrative tasks.
• Support multidisciplinary equipment design and development efforts.
• Create and manage design checklists to validate alignment with standards; implement corrective actions when needed.
• Manage corrective‑action and open‑issue lists.
• Lead development of process flow diagrams and control strategies.
• Develop and maintain customer‑oriented departmental strategies.
• Assist in budgeting for new products and design tools.
• Maintain and improve design systems, build standards, and project‑management procedures.
• Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering and 5+ years' experience designing custom automated cells or managing the design of automated cells.

• 5+ years of managerial/supervisory experience with larger teams (10+) in the automation industry is a must.

• Strong understanding of automated solutions and assembly processes.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Questica, or ePlan.

• Commutable, reasonable distance from Ancaster location to be considered.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate concepts and design solutions clearly.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in FMEA and GD&T.
• High integrity, dependability, sense of urgency, and results orientation.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Background in developing or maintaining build standards and design methodologies.

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 anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits—and far more than that, a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our people can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

In accordance with applicable laws, Johnson Electric is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and free of barriers. Applicants should notify Human Resources if they require accommodation.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of the selection process.