We are looking for a high-level Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert in E-Coating, Pre-treatment, and/or Powder Coating to join our global engineering and R&D team.

This is a critical, permanent role based in Ontario, designed for a technical leader who is recognized as an industry expert.

You will serve as the primary technical resource for automotive coating requirements, driving innovation and providing global troubleshooting support for our manufacturing divisions.

Advantages

This role offers the opportunity to influence global automotive standards while enjoying a generous compensation package:

• Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 CAD
• Global Impact: Lead R&D projects and communication initiatives across international divisions.
• Innovation-Driven: Direct influence over the R&D pipeline and the development of novel coating applications.
• Professional Stability: A permanent, immediate-fill position within a world-class automotive supplier.
• Travel: Opportunity for domestic and international travel (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

As the organization’s leading authority on coating processes, your duties will include:

• Technical Consulting: Provide expert troubleshooting and consultation to global divisions to resolve complex technical issues and support new facility launches.
• R&D Leadership: Conceive novel approaches for products, fill the R&D pipeline to stay ahead of OEM requirements, and execute DOE (Design of Experiments) and pre-production trials.
• OEM Interface: Act as the single point of contact for engineering representation with OEM customers, interpreting technical specifications and ensuring compliance.
• Process Optimization: Coordinate global initiatives regarding equipment advances, best practices, and process enhancements to improve product quality.
• Reporting & Business Cases: Create RFQs, prepare project progress reports, and develop business cases that outline costs and benefits for upcoming R&tD projects.
• Quality Auditing: Perform periodic audits of divisions and suppliers to ensure adherence to engineering principles and company standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of related experience in e-coating, pre-treatment, or powder coating within the automotive industry.
• Supervisory Skills: Previous experience leading or mentoring teams (1–3 years preferred).
• Technical Mastery: Expert knowledge of automotive/or aerospace requirements and the technical ability to control high-stakes industrial projects.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical results to both internal stakeholders and external global resources.
• Ethics: A proven track record of acting with honesty and integrity in accordance with corporate compliance policies.

Summary

If you are a recognized expert ready to shape the future of automotive coating technologies, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please apply to this posting or contact: leslie.walker@randstad.ca

Please include "Coating Technologies" in the subject line of your application.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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