Manufacturing Project Manager

-; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in automation seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead modernization and automation projects in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The ideal candidate will supervise equipment replacement, analyze project investments, and support technical installations while ensuring effective communication in both English and French. This role requires a degree in a relevant field and 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing project management. Join a dedicated team focused on inclusivity and commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in managing manufacturing projects.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate equipment replacement and automation projects.
• Estimate costs and perform analyses for project investments.
• Provide technical support during equipment installation.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of automated systems

Initiative

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automated Production Management

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to: Production Engineering Manager

As a Manufacturing Project Manager, you will lead modernization and equipment automation projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing improvement, replacement, and/or automation projects for production equipment. In your various assignments, you will be involved both in the technical execution and in the business justification of projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate equipment replacement and automation projects, ensuring objectives for cost, quality, and schedule are achieved.
• Estimate costs and perform analyses to justify project investments.
• Provide technical support during equipment installation and participate in system commissioning.
• Coordinate project implementation and start-up with production and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to defining the strategic vision for automation and equipment replacement project planning.
• Identify automation opportunities and stay up to date with new technologies to recommend the most suitable solutions for upcoming projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automated Production Management (GPA), or another relevant field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in managing manufacturing projects.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative to move projects forward, and manage multiple priorities.
• General knowledge of automated systems, robotics, PLC programming, machine safety, and other factory technologies.
• Knowledge of steel stamping and machining processes (an asset).
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French. English is required to communicate with clients outside Quebec.

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.