Lead Project Engineer

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. Lead assigned engineering projects, including scope and requirements definition, risk management, reporting, project activity coordination, progress tracking, change management, testing and validation coordination, budget adherence, and charter management .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWinnipeg • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, engineering design, and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring successful project execution and adherence to specifications and standards. Proficient in risk management, technical documentation, and supplier interaction to support product development and launch.

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Project ManagementEngineering DesignRisk ManagementTechnical DocumentationLeadership

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Hard Skills

FMEAHazard AnalysisProject Scope DefinitionBudget AdherenceEngineering DrawingsTesting and ValidationProduct Requirements DevelopmentSupplier Application ApprovalTechnical Report PreparationChange Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCooperationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Credentials

Industry Keywords

Engineering DisciplineProduct Launch IntegrationCustomer SpecificationsTechnical SummariesSupplier QuotationsShop Floor InstructionsControlled Component TestingSR&ED Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned engineering projects, including scope and requirements definition, risk management, reporting, project activity coordination, progress tracking, change management, testing and validation coordination, budget adherence, and charter management
Ensure project elements are completed as planned, including design reviews, FMEA, and hazard analyses
Create and review project tasks and hour assessments
Prepare project status data and technical and financial reports, including SR&ED and funded-project reports
Establish communication, cooperation, and information flow with engineering groups and other departments
Provide engineering support to Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support, and other departments
Act as engineering liaison with PDMs, CPMs, and customers on project requirements
Participate in senior Engineering meetings
Document supplier product application suitability and manage Supplier Application Approval activities and associated testing and customer configuration audits
Complete product launch integration with Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support, and other departments
Review bid documents, customer specifications, technical summaries, supplier quotations, and approved equals for interpretation and compliance
Develop and maintain product requirements and technical content
Interact with suppliers and end customers on design-related development issues
Perform project design reviews, FMEA, and hazard analysis exercises
Create technical documents, including instructions to service and Shop Floor Instructions
Create engineering designs meeting customer specifications, contract documents, applicable standards, and industry best practices
Conduct controlled component and system testing and produce test reports as required
Complete engineering drawings and release documents according to engineering procedures
Define project load according to department capacity and strategic development goals; align scope with short- and long-term department goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
Project Management credentials
5+ years in related field/job function
Leadership
Project Management
Approximately 15% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
RPP - Group RRSP
Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Time Off Benefits
Employee Assistance Program - Counseling