Industrial Tooling Project Manager

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal in Mirabel, QC is seeking an Industrial Tooling Project Manager to lead end-to-end development, manufacturing and installation of tooling for aircraft assembly. You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with engineering, production, procurement and suppliers to deliver on time and within quality parameters.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, supplier selection, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in Canada and the United States, working closely with

Qualifications

• Experience leading industrial tooling projects (aircraft-related) within a manufacturing or aerospace context.
• Strong coordination and communication across engineering, procurement, finance and production teams.
• Budget, schedule and risk management experience in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Simultaneously pilot multiple industrial tooling development and manufacturing projects from needs definition to delivery.
• Ensure project management obeys quality objectives, budgets, schedules and technical requirements.
• Prepare specifications and technical requirements in line with industrial standards and applicable regulations (OIQ where applicable, health and safety in Canada/US).
• Prepare, solicit and evaluate tenders; participate in supplier selection and coordination.

Job description

We are looking for a Industrial Tooling Project Manager to join a team specialized in the development, manufacturing, and installation of industrial equipment and tooling intended for aircraft assembly, within an aeronautics company located in Mirabel, Quebec.

As part of their duties, the selected person will be responsible for the complete management of several tooling projects, from technical needs analysis and the preparation of specifications to the manufacturing, installation, and delivery of equipment to production sites in Canada and the United States.

They will ensure activity planning, supplier and subcontractor coordination, budget and schedule tracking, as well as the technical and regulatory compliance of the equipment developed.

The position involves close collaboration with engineering, methods, production, finance, and procurement teams, as well as external partners.

Main responsibilities:

• Simultaneously pilot multiple industrial tooling development and manufacturing projects intended for aircraft assembly, from the definition of needs to delivery to the workstation.
• Ensure complete project management while respecting quality objectives, budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Develop specifications and technical requirements in accordance with industrial standards, the requirements of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) when applicable, and health and safety regulations in force in Canada and the United States.
• Prepare, launch, and manage calls for tenders, analyze technical and commercial proposals, and participate in supplier selection.
• Verify the quality and compliance of technical documents, plans, estimates, and specifications used in procurement processes.
• Establish and maintain detailed project execution schedules to track work progress, anticipate risks, and meet delivery dates.
• Analyze technical needs, propose adapted solutions, and prepare cost estimates necessary for project realization.
• Ensure financial tracking of projects, control expenses, and ensure compliance with allocated budgets.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise subcontracting activities related to engineering services and equipment manufacturing.
• Organize and supervise the installation and implementation work of tooling on production sites.
• Interpret technical plans and estimates and ensure their application during the various phases of the projects.
• Collaborate with methods, engineering, finance, procurement, and production teams as well as with suppliers and external partners.
• Organize and lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings to ensure activity tracking and stakeholder mobilization.
• Identify technical, organizational, or financial issues and implement appropriate corrective solutions.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to management, including schedules, budgets, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Act as the main point of contact with clients and stakeholders during all phases of project development and realization.