Lead Engineer,Product Development Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Company

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Woodbridge

Legal Entity:
Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Requisition :
4095

Pay Range: $94,300 - $132,000

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.

We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan

Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches

Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role

Purpose:

Lead product development activities and projects that translate market needs, customer requirements, and business strategy into commercially viable new or improved products and processes. The key desired impact is to accelerate innovation, strengthen technical capability, and support profitable growth by delivering robust product solutions from concept to launch. Key deliverables include development plans, technical evaluations, trial execution, documentation, cross-functional project leadership, and clear recommendations that support business decisions.

The role requires close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal groups including Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, HSE, and senior leadership to align priorities, communicate progress, manage risks, and ensure successful execution.

This position is based in Woodbridge, Ontario, and requires regular collaboration with onsite teams and cross-functional stakeholders to support product development initiatives and business objectives.

Major Responsibilities and

Activities:

Lead new product development projects from opportunity identification through scoping, development, validation, launch readiness, and roll-out

Translate customer, market, regulatory, and business requirements into clear product requirements, development plans, technical workstreams, and measurable success criteria.

Provide internal and external technical leadership for product and process development activities, including feasibility assessments, prototype builds, trial planning, test plans, data analysis, and design recommendations.

Develop and maintain project plans, Stage-Gate deliverables, milestones, budgets, risk registers, and decision-ready summaries to support timely business and leadership approvals.

Coordinate internal cross-functional execution, and external collaboration with suppliers, customers, and partners to align priorities, resolve barriers, and advance projects toward commercialization.

Lead or support process development activities, including equipment scoping, supplier selection, manufacturing assessments, material handling concepts, production trials, and implementation readiness reviews.

Build the technical basis for commercial decisions by supporting cost model development, building design-for-cost and design-for-manufacturing inputs, technical reports, business case assumptions, and…

Lead Engineer, Product Development