Jobs in Kitchener, ON and nearby (9,786 jobs)

Jobs within 25 km of Kitchener, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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Employers hiring include Manulife (234 listings), Linamar Corporation (231 listings), Sun Life (207 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Software engineer, Software developer.

1,478 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

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CAD / hour	23.00	817
CAD / year	75,000.00	598

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Professional Staffing

Project Engineering Manager

Cambridge, ON, Canada
Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 11, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of experience in the automation industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Original job description

Are you passionate about leading complex automation engineering projects and turning innovative concepts into reality?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career, shaping engineering strategy while developing talented teams and delivering world-class automation solutions?

Professional Staffing is representing our client, a global leader in custom automation and advanced manufacturing solutions, in the search for an experienced Project Engineering Manager to join their team in the Waterloo Region, Ontario.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly influential leadership position where your engineering expertise, business acumen, and ability to inspire people will directly contribute to the success of exciting, large-scale automation projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Engineering Operations & Project Management

Provide overall leadership to the Project Engineering department, guiding senior technical professionals and coordinating departmental priorities.
Establish clear contractual understanding and ensure an effective transfer of project information from the PMO to engineering through the ‘Open Book Project Communication’ method.
Oversee engineering schedules, priorities, documentation, and deliverables to keep project activities progressing on time.
Work alongside internal stakeholders to confirm contractual requirements are fulfilled and engineering designs receive approval before manufacturing begins.
Introduce and refine departmental processes, workflows, and strategies that encourage innovation, scalability, and technical excellence.
Evaluate departmental results against business objectives, establish KPIs, and introduce improvements to strengthen performance.
Keep informed of emerging technologies, industry developments, and design standards to continually advance engineering capabilities.
Oversee departmental financial planning and budgets, ensuring resources are managed effectively to support profitability.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, recruitment requirements, and future technical resource needs.
Translate senior leadership direction into short and long term departmental objectives that align with corporate priorities.
Assess changing business requirements and direct departmental focus accordingly.
Participate in interviews for direct reporting positions to evaluate candidates' technical capabilities and suitability.

People Leadership & Development

Build strong working relationships across engineering and other departments, encouraging collaboration and open communication.
Maintain consistent engagement with direct reports through meetings focused on project progress, team effectiveness, and upcoming priorities.
Invest in employee development through coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for professional advancement.
Lead the performance review process for direct reports, connecting individual contributions with departmental and organizational objectives.
Set clear expectations, distribute responsibilities appropriately, and identify opportunities to improve team productivity and processes.
Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and reliability standards applicable to the Automation industry.
Confirm engineering concepts align with our client's and customer expectations.
Encourage a positive workplace culture that reflects the organization's core values.

Project Delivery & Accountability

Maintain oversight of project schedules and key deliverables, ensuring milestones are achieved and progress is communicated regularly to the Director of Engineering.
Uphold strong written and verbal communication standards when working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate professional accountability by following the client's ethical standards and Project Operating Policy.

What We're Looking For

University Degree Engineering / Robotics Automation
Ontario P.Eng license is preferred, eligibility for P.Eng license is required
10+ years of experience in the automation industry
5+ years of increasing responsibility in an engineering capacity
Familiarity with applicable codes/standards from various regions (Canada, US, Europe)
Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct employee oversight and coaching
Computer skills required, including MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ERP Software

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If you're ready to bring your engineering leadership experience to an organization where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are central to its work, then Apply directly today

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Responsibilities

Lead the Project Engineering department, overseeing project schedules, deliverables, budgets, processes, and alignment with contractual and business objectives. Develop and coach engineering staff, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure projects meet quality, safety, reliability, and customer requirements.

Requirements

A university engineering degree is required, along with at least 10 years of automation industry experience and at least 5 years of increasing responsibility in an engineering role. Candidates need demonstrated leadership and employee-coaching experience, familiarity with codes and standards across Canada, the United States, and Europe, and proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ERP software; an Ontario P.Eng. license is preferred, with eligibility required.

Skills

Engineering Leadership
Project Management
Automation Engineering
Departmental Operations
Engineering Scheduling
Budget Management
Workforce Planning
People Management
Coaching And Mentorship
Performance Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Contract Management
Process Improvement
KPI Development
AutoCAD
SolidWorks

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Keywords

Project Engineering
Automation Engineering
Custom Automation
Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering Operations
Project Management
Project Schedules
Contractual Requirements
Engineering Design Approval
Departmental Budgets
Financial Planning
KPI Development
Process Improvement
Workforce Planning
People Leadership
Employee Coaching
Performance Reviews
Quality Standards
Safety Standards
Reliability Standards
Canada Codes And Standards
United States Codes And Standards
European Codes And Standards
Ontario P.Eng. License
MS Office
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
ERP Software

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