Tire and Wheel Engineer

Job summary

Own end-to-end Tire and Wheel launch readiness, process execution, and stabilization, ensuring process documentation, product flow, quality controls, and rework strategies are aligned and effective. Serve as the technical owner for equipment and automation, coordinate reliability and recovery efforts, and lead responses to quality issues and urgent customer requests across plant functions.

Job details

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing a global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a Direct Hire Tire and Wheel Engineer (Mississauga, Ontario). If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you! Shift Time: 1st Shift 6am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri with possibility of additional hours during launch period. Salary: $80K - $100K RESPONSIBILITIES The Tire and Wheel Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end readiness, execution, and stabilization of the Tire and Wheel process. 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 about designing and holding a robust system that protects the customer and the plant. Own Tire and Wheel launch readiness across layout, work content, flow and recovery. Ensure APQP, Process Book, PFMEA, and Control Plans are fully aligned 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 point‑of‑use 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 judgment‑based. 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's of engineering degree Strong understanding of assembly requirements for all Automated manufacturing Systems and equipment-intensive processes. Experience managing high mix, broadcast driven operations. Ability to design processes that force the right decisions through systems and controls. Structured problem solving mindset (APQP, PFMEA, root cause analysis). Ability to anticipate risk and act proactively. Comfortable leading cross functional discussions and driving alignment. Clear, disciplined decision making 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. BENEFITS As a Tire and Wheel Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment. Make the most of your experience! Apply now! Note: This position is open to fill an existing position, and AI is used to assist within the recruitment process. Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions. If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.

What you’ll do

Own end-to-end Tire and Wheel launch readiness, process execution, and stabilization, ensuring process documentation, product flow, quality controls, and rework strategies are aligned and effective. Serve as the technical owner for equipment and automation, coordinate reliability and recovery efforts, and lead responses to quality issues and urgent customer requests across plant functions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering and a strong understanding of automated manufacturing systems and equipment-intensive assembly processes are required. Candidates should be able to manage high-mix, broadcast-driven operations, apply structured problem-solving methods, anticipate risks, and lead cross-functional alignment; automotive manufacturing and OEM experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Employee Care Representative
• Potential Direct Employment

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tire And Wheel Engineering
• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Assembly Processes
• Launch Readiness
• APQP
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• Root Cause Analysis
• High-Mix Operations
• Process Design
• Quality Management
• Equipment And Automation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Reliability Strategies
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Risk Management

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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