Control & Instrument Engineering Manager

The Tire and Wheel Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end readiness execution and stabilization of the Tire and Wheel process at Piston Automotive Canada in Mississauga. This position requires strong system thinking the ability to manage high automation and product complexity and close coordination across Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality Materials and IT. The role is not about firefightingit is about designing and holding a robust system that protects the customer and the plant.

Piston Automotivewasnt just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience expertise and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

• Own Tire and Wheel launch readiness across layout work content flow and recovery.
• Ensure APQP Process Book PFMEA and Control Plans are fullyaligned and executable.
• Translate learnings from build simulations and benchmarking (e.g. KTP) into concrete process decisions.
• Manage Tire and Wheel product mix and complexity including pointofuse storage and picking accuracy.
• Ensure scrap rework and exceptions do not disrupt broadcast flow to Ford.
• Establish and enforce clear rework strategy limits and disposition processes.
• Serve as the technical owner for Tire & Wheel equipment and automation.
• Ensure critical quality decisions (e.g. conicity TPMS) are system-driven not judgmentbased.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to:
  • Improve diagnostics and recovery time
  • Define preventive maintenance and reliability strategies
  • Identify and validate critical spare parts for launch and SOP
• Lead response to Tire & Wheel quality issues hotshots and urgent customer requests.
• Ensure clear ownership response timing and escalation paths.
• Support MPA alignment related to:
  • Containment and sorting responsibility
  • Scrap and rework cost ownership
  • Response time expectations and data sharing
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong understanding of assembly requirements for all Automated manufacturing Systems and equipment-intensive processes.
• Experience managing highmix broadcastdriven operations.
• Ability to design processes that force the right decisions through systems and controls.
• Structured problemsolving mindset (APQP PFMEA root cause analysis).
• Ability to anticipate risk and act proactively.
• Comfortable leading crossfunctional discussions and driving alignment.
• Clear disciplined decisionmaking under launch pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience ideally with Tire & Wheel chassis or highly automated assembly.
• Experience in (FPV CPV SOP).
• Experience working with OEM customers in a broadcast environment.

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