Project Engineer/Product Development engineer – material handling/Forklift Equipment / Product Development
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
Our client, a leading North American material handling equipment manufacturer and distributor, is seeking a Project Engineer/Product Development engineer to lead product development and engineering projects for its Forklift and Telehandler product lines.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role overseeing projects from concept and design through testing and production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle product development projects from concept through completion.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Design and develop mechanical components, fabricated assemblies, and heavy equipment systems.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation, and continuous product improvement.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, and product documentation.
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional teams.
- Apply engineering standards, including SAE and ISO, and support DFMEA, PPAP, and VAVE initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
- Valid P.Eng. designation is mandatory.
- 5+ years of progressive engineering experience.
- Direct experience in material handling equipment, forklifts, or telehandlers is strongly preferred and considered essential.
- Proven experience in mechanical product design and full-cycle product development.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Experience with product testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to travel occasionally to the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in agricultural equipment or construction equipment manufacturing.
- Experience with full-machine product development.
- PMP or CAPM certification.
- MBA is an asset.
