Program Manager jobs in Ayr, ON

About the Role

Answer Precision Technologies (APT) designs and builds custom automation systems, tooling, and precision components for demanding manufacturing environments. Our projects require tight coordination across engineering, production, quality, and external suppliers.

We are hiring a Project Manager to support the execution of manufacturing projects while owning a defined scope of work. This role reports to the Lead Program Manager and operates with a balanced focus between various projects like build-to-print jobs and more complex automation and tooling programs.

This is a hands-on coordination role with real ownership. You will be responsible for moving work forward, solving problems, and keeping projects aligned across multiple stakeholders. At the same time, you will be exposed to more complex programs, providing a path to grow into full program management responsibility.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing build-to-print manufacturing jobs from order kick-off through production and delivery
• Owning schedules, tracking milestones, and driving on-time execution
• Coordinating across manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and quality
• Managing external vendors including machining, heat treat, finishing, and other outsourced processes
• Maintaining clear project documentation and internal status updates
• Identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping projects on track
• Other responsibilities as required

In parallel, you will:

• Support the Lead Program Manager on larger automation and tooling programs
• Assist with coordination across more complex, multi-phase builds
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and execution of higher-value programs
• Gain exposure to customer-facing program management and technical problem-solving

This role sits at the center of execution. You are expected to take ownership of your work while contributing to larger team outcomes.

Growth Path

This role is structured to develop the candidate and the position.

You will start with ownership of smaller jobs while supporting more complex programs. As capability and experience grow, scope will expand to include larger projects, increased customer interaction, and full program ownership.

The expectation is progression through demonstrated performance, not time in role.

What We’re Looking For

• Backgrounds in manufacturing coordination, engineering support, production planning, quality coordination, or junior project management are well suited to this role.
• Post-secondary education in engineering, manufacturing, project management, or skilled trades is an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and follow through on commitments
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T (required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and coordination (required)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Experience coordinating suppliers or external vendors is an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Why work at APT

• Work that directly impacts product quality and manufacturing success
• A collaborative team environment with high standards
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A modern, well-equipped facility
• Challenging, non-repetitive projects
• Competitive pay
• Weekly summertime BBQ’s
• APT provided apparel
• Company benefits
• Matching RRSP’s
• Boot allowance
• Hosted company events

Requirements

• Authorized to work in Canada
• Able to commute to the Kitchener location
• Primarily onsite role: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week
• Occasionally travel to customer’s sites - must have valid driver’s licence, passport and other travel documents

This is a new position that we are looking to fill, there are two vacancies.

Salary will be determined based on experience.

APT does not use AI in their recruitment process.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Answer Precision encourages applications from people with disabilities to apply. If possible, we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support all aspects of the recruitment process.

Answer Precision Technologies is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of - age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, relationship status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Answer Precision Technologies wishes to thank all applicants but only those individuals chosen for an interview will be directly contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (required)
• Project management: 3 years (required)
• GD&T: 3 years (required)
• Microsoft Project: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person