Top Companies for Automotive Engineers in Canada

 

 

The automotive industry in Canada is one of the country's largest manufacturing sectors. With a leading position in the development of transformative technologies, Canada is a top ten producer of light vehicles globally, and is home to one of five machine-tool-die-and-mold (MTDM) makers in the world. As of writing, the industry employs more than 120,000 highly skilled professionals and contributes $19 billion to the country's GDP. Automotive engineers are well-placed to secure a job in a leading automotive engineering company in Canada. Read on for a list of some of the top companies to consider. 

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1. Bombardier Inc.

Bombardier Inc. is a global leader in the transportation industry and has been producing world-class planes and trains since the 1930s. The company is headquartered in Montreal and is one of the best companies for automotive engineers in Canada to work for. Its transportation business segment has over 63 production and engineering sites in 27 countries. Bombardier Transportation has over 40,000 employees that deliver rail transportation solutions including urban, mainline, equipment, and signaling and infrastructure. Job roles for automotive engineers include positions for:

- Chief Engineer
- Services Project Manager
- Service Execution Project Manager

2. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is an automotive company in Canada that designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles and parts, as well as providing services worldwide. FCA has roots stretching back as far as the 1800s and started as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. Today, FCA is known for its popular automotive brands including Ram, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler. As of writing, the company has over 100 manufacturing plants and 46 R&D centers with more than 190,000 employees worldwide. Automotive engineers who wish to join the company can take up roles as:

- Automotive Benchmarking Engineer
- Vehicle and Powertrain Automotive Engineer
- Senior Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer

3. Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is a multinational automaker headquartered in Michigan. The company was founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and now has over 190,000 employees worldwide. The company has numerous offices and manufacturing plants around the globe including its assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario and engine production plants in Essex and Windsor. As one of the world's most popular brands for smart vehicles, Ford offers a variety of job roles for automotive engineers:

- Strategy Feature Owner Engineer
- Switch Module Core Component Engineer
- Body Rear Closures - Design Engineer

4. General Motors Company

General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation based in Michigan. GM is considered to be the first automotive company that mass-produced affordable electric cars and first developed the electric starter and airbag. The company is the maker of popular automobile brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. GM has over 180,000 highly-skilled professionals with 5 global corporate sites in Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, and Korea. GM Canada has three operations including its Administrative Operations, Canadian Technology Centres, and Manufacturing Facilities. Automotive engineers in Canada can apply for jobs in GM such as:

- Automated Driving & Active Safety – Subsystems Lead Engineer for Diagnostics
- Automated Driving & Active Safety – Software Safety Engineer
- Calibration Lead Engineer – Brake System Diagnostics

5. Honda Motor Company, Ltd

Honda Motor Company, Ltd is a Japanese multinational conglomerate that is popularly known as the manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was first established in 1948 and has now grown into one of the biggest automotive companies in the world with 435 affiliated companies worldwide. Honda's worldwide presence has reached Asia, Oceania, America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Honda Canada was established in 1969 and started to manufacture motorcycles and power equipment. Today it takes pride in having built Canada's best-selling car for 21 consecutive years.

6. Linamar Corporation

Linamar Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company that has been in operation since 1966 and is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. The company is divided into two segments which are the Industrial Segment and the Transportation Segment. Its transportation segment is divided into 5 operating groups: Agriculture, Forging, Light Metal Casting, Machining & Assembly, and Skyjack. The group now has 29,000 employees and 60 manufacturing facilities in the world. Automotive engineers who wish to join the company have options such as:

- Quality Engineer
- Composites Manufacturing Engineer
- Engineering Specialist - Castings

7. Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. is a leading Canadian global automotive supplier that is headquartered in Ontario. The company has been in operation since 1957 and started working with General Motors. Its products include parts such as control modules, body structures, chassis structures, foam and trim, seating systems, mirrors, as well as complete vehicle engineering and manufacturing. Magna now has 338 manufacturing facilities, 89 product development, engineering, and sales centers and is home to over 169,000 employees. Experienced automotive engineers can work as a:

- Discrete Event Simulation Specialist
- Lead Systems Engineer for Core Camera
- Automation Specialist

8. Martinrea International Inc.

Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified global automotive supplier that designs, develops and manufactures metal parts, assemblies, and modules, as well as complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. The company was founded in 2001 and now is a Tier One automotive supplier. It provides parts to popular brands such as Ford, GM, Jaguar, Delphi, Honda, and Nissan. Martinrea has around 15,000 employees in 47 facilities worldwide. It has manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Slovakia, Spain, China, and Germany. Automotive engineers who wish to join Martinrea can apply for job roles as:

- Advanced Quality Engineer
- Assistant General Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager

9. NFI Group

The NFI Group is an independent global bus manufacturer that provides a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. Its buses incorporate a range of drive systems including clean diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, natural gas, and zero-emission electric. The group is composed of brands including New Flyer, ARBOC, Alexander Dennis Limited, Plaxton, MCI, NFI Parts, and Carfair. NFI Group was first established in 1930 at Winnipeg, Manitoba and started out as Western Auto and Truck Body Limited. It is currently one of the largest transit bus and motorcoach manufacturers and parts distributors in North America. The company has over 8,900 employees in more than 50 facilities in 10 countries. This includes plants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. 

10. Toyota Motor Corporation

The Toyota Motor Corporation is an automotive manufacturer headquartered in Aichi, Japan. It is considered to be the 6th largest company in the world by revenue including its subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Company, Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. The company has several R&D centers and assembly plants worldwide including the United States, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, China, North America, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Toyota in North America has over 11 manufacturing plants of 16 different models including sites in Canada. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) is one of the top 5 global manufacturing plants of Toyota, having been in operation since 1988. One of its milestones to date is the production of its 8-millionth vehicle: a Blue Crush Metallic Corolla in February 2018.

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