Product Engineering Analyst

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer expectations, brand standards, and regulatory requirements into product testing specifications, acceptance criteria (AC), and test plans.
• Lead risk‑based test planning and coordinate third‑party testing, inspections, and validation activities to meet quality requirements before product release.
• Support quality gates throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to enable on‑time, on‑spec delivery.
• Evaluate product performance through testing, benchmarking, and data analysis, and provide recommendations for product approval, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Vet vendor documentation, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment to Canadian Tire quality requirements.
• Lead failure investigations and corrective action processes (CAPA), incorporating customer feedback, returns, and after‑sales insights.
• Document quality requirements, testing progress, decisions, and maintain auditability, traceability and data‑driven decision-making.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Branding, Compliance, and Supply Chain teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle.

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, product development, engineering, or a related technical field.
• University degree in engineering, material science, or a related discipline.
• Strong consumer‑product and category knowledge with the ability to assess technical requirements and risks.
• Proven ability to interpret test results, specifications, and quality data to drive decisions.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and vendor‑communication skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, consumer‑products, or retail‑quality environment.

• ASQ or equivalent quality certification(s).
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous‑improvement experience.
• Experience with product testing, lab coordination, and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with quality systems, workflows, and data/reporting tools.
• Experience with consumer food‑contact products (e.g., cookware, bakeware, knives, flatware, food storage, hydration) and knowledge of FDA food‑contact requirements, GRAS substances, and regulatory compliance considerations.

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.
• Performance incentives.
• Continuing education programmes.
• Well‑being perks and support.
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts.
• Broadband access.

Salary Range: $64,000 – $106,000 CAD. Our typical hiring range is between $65,000 and $75,000 CAD. Salary decisions may vary based on experience, market benchmarks and role requirements.

Canadian Tire Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.