Project Engineer

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will lead and coordinate a range of technical development projects, with a key responsibility for managing externally supported initiatives and ensuring successful project execution and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise in battery development and strong project management skills.

Core Competencies

 

• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytically Inclined
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Team Work
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Presentation skills

Job Duties
 

• Plan, execute, and manage battery development projects to meet technical, schedule, and budget targets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders on funded project activities, ensuring clear communication, timely reporting, and alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, operations, and quality to drive project success.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, technical reports, progress updates, and milestone tracking.
• Support preparation of project proposals and funding applications for new external initiatives.
• Work closely with technical teams to transition research and prototype concepts into scalable solutions.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and all project-related requirements.

Requirements
 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project engineering or technical project management, ideally in battery development, energy storage, or advanced manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing externally supported or partnership-driven technical projects.
• Strong technical understanding of lithium-ion battery systems and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet) and reporting systems.
• PMP certification is an asset.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."
"Lots of growth opportunity."
"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."
Not just a job-a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
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