Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager

The Valtech Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Telemedicine

EFAP

Company cell phone provided

Non-unionized workplace

Job summary

The Valtech Group in Canada seeks a Project Manager to oversee manufacturing projects, coordinating with Production, HSE, Quality Control, and Materials to meet quality, cost, schedule, and performance goals.

You will develop schedules, track progress, and provide regular client updates, while ensuring effective communication across departments and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing project management.
• Excellent proficiency in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and provide updates to clients.
• Coordinate fabrication progression with production teams.
• Respond to technical and commercial inquiries and attend project meetings.
• Recommend technical solutions to ensure manufacturability.
• Review fabrication drawings and weld maps.
• Understand applicable industry standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical support, manage non-conformities and rework.
• Ensure materials align with production schedules.
• Set up manufacturing routings and weld joints in the ERP system.
• Coordinate shipment/receipts with subcontractors and clients.
• Collab with Finance to monitor project profitability.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

OIQ membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Projects and Estimating, the Project Manager is responsible for managing assigned projects and ensuring their efficient, safe, and profitable execution. The Project Manager works closely with other Project Managers and with various departments across the organization, including Production, HSE, Quality Control, Pre-Production, and Materials, to coordinate resources, promote effective communication, and ensure project objectives related to quality, cost, schedule, and performance are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to clients.
• Coordinate the progress of fabrication activities by communicating periodic objectives to the production teams.
• Respond to clients’ technical and commercial inquiries and participate in project follow-up meetings.
• Recommend technical solutions and adjustments to ensure the manufacturability of projects.
• Review and revise fabrication drawings and weld maps.
• Review and understand applicable industry standards and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical support throughout the fabrication process, including the management of non-conformities, rework, and required adjustments.
• Ensure that required materials are available in accordance with production schedules.
• Set up manufacturing routings, including weld joints, in the ERP system in accordance with approved weld maps.
• Coordinate the shipment and receipt of parts to and from subcontractors.
• Coordinate the shipment of finished products to clients.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to provide the information required to monitor project profitability.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Excellent proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing project management.
• Experience in metal fabrication or custom manufacturing is considered an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with technical drawing and design software, including AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Strong knowledge of welding, assembly, and metal fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 is considered an asset.
• Abilitys to interpret complex drawings and understand technical calculations.

Professional Skills:

• Thoroughness and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and internal teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Most importantly, demonstrates and embodies our company values:
  • Humanity
  • Collaboration
  • Passion
  • Integrity

Working Conditions:

• Permanent, full-time position on the day shift;
• Competitive salary based on experience;
• Group insurance;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Telemedicine;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Company cell phone provided;
• Non-unionized work environment.