Project Coordinator - New Product Introduction

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead critical development projects within the Life Sciences Systems division. This role will drive cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, focusing on key performance indicators such as on-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, technical experience in automation, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. Join this forward-thinking company to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life globally while enjoying a culture that prioritizes growth, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

5% RRSP matching program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional product development projects.
• Post-secondary education in engineering or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional development projects from kickoff to operations handover.
• Maintain focus on project KPIs: On-time Delivery, Budget, and Stakeholder Satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Technical Experience

Education

Post-secondary college diploma or engineering degree

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

MS Project

Miro

AutoCAD

Job description

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Project Coordinator drives cross functional development projects from kickoff to operations handover for the ATS SuperTrak Group. This individual will be primarily responsible for scoping, creating, communicating, executing, and reporting project plans for all product developments they lead, while ensuring that all project team members understand critical milestones, risks, and activities through a comprehensive project management system. In this role, you will be responsible for leading key Projects that are pivotal to the success of the SuperTrak product line.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction from the Engineering Manager, responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, and execution of assigned projects.
• Maintains focus on three critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all projects they lead: On-time Delivery, Budget, and Stakeholder Satisfaction.
• Provides a single point of authority to both internal and external stakeholders, maintaining regular contact, and ensuring all key project events and issues are kept current, documented, and available for stakeholder review.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• A primary contributor and collaborator in early definition of project scope and objectives, aligning projects for future handover from preceding development department to SuperTrak.
• Utilizes standardized project planning tools such as MS Project and Miro and follows established project management systems and frameworks.
• Develops and oversees project schedule and identifies all critical path activities.
• Prepare accurate financial and resource forecasts for all projects. Prepare reports as required by the leadership team.
• Develops suitable project budgets for labour and materials, working with Finance to establish all necessary accounts, updating project spend and aligning to budget.
• Manages project resources through close communication and follow-up with project contributors. Ensures that adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks and tracks progress to completion.
• Drive effective project team communication on a regular basis.
• Lead by example.
• Manage projects and project teams in accordance with all applicable ATS procedures. Ensure project teams follow the required procedures. Conduct regular team meetings and issue weekly project updates to the project team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or equivalent experience, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical, industrial, or controls engineering. Candidates with non-technical credentials considered with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

Experience:

• Must have experience managing cross functional product development projects.
• Must have minimum 3+ years of working experience as project coordinator/manager in automation and/or automotive industry.
• Sound knowledge and experience leading projects through all phases of the product life cycle (prototype, NPI, production and end of life).
• Must have acted in a leading role with a minimum of three years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
• Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
• In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.

Competencies:

• Communicator / Collaborator
• Problem solver
• Lean Manufacturing (asset)
• Technical Experience
• Business knowledge and experience

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.