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Maintenance Automation Supervisor

Job in Windsor, Ontario, K6U, Canada
Listing for: Flex-N-Gate
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Summary
The Maintenance Automation Supervisor’s role is to design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks and to create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies or finished products. This also includes maintaining technical project files, implementing and/or testing design solutions, and creating mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate design concepts.

Core Competencies

Time Management

Creative and Innovative Thinking

Development and Continual Learning

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Research and Analysis

Decision making and Judgement

Providing Consultation

Ethics and Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Mediating and Negotiating

Mathematical Reasoning

Coaching and Mentoring

Communication

Team Work

Job Duties

Calibrate scientific or technical equipment

Select tools, equipment or technologies for use in operations or projects

Develop technical methods or processes

Document design or operational test results

Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical or integrated systems or equipment

Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance

Supervise automation or other technical personnel

Provide technical guidance to other personnel

Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment

Design industrial processing systems

Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs or performance benefits of new equipment

Provide engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results

Research, select or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, and pressure sensing or electronic communication

Identify and select materials appropriate for system designs

Apply automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components or finished goods

Requirements

University Degree in Engineering

Project Management skills and experience, if no full‑time work experience

Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques

Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design

Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow

Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks

A tenacious personality that will not let an issue be left unresolved

Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings

Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial

Sound technical background (hands‑on) with logical deductive reasoning approach

Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training

Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi‑tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance

RRSP retirement savings plan

Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Additional Information
Not just a job—a great place to work!

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada’s Best Employers Award

Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
Automotive

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