Project Manager

Johnson Electric Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Project Manager overseeing advanced automation projects. You will handle timelines, resources, and communication while ensuring compliance with ISO standards. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative culture focused on employee well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing automation and equipment projects.
• Strong understanding of automated systems and engineering processes.
• Proficiency in project planning tools and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the key contact for communications with teams and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Equipment design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Join Our Team as an Project Manager at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON, Canada (onsite)

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

As our next Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of managing timelines, resources, and communication for advanced automation and assembly projects. Your expertise in project management, equipment design, and multidisciplinary collaboration will play a critical role in delivering world-class manufacturing systems across our global operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.
• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage project timelines, milestones, open issues, and resource allocation
• Serve as the key contact for communications with internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Use MS Project (or similar tools) to track tasks and timelines
• Ensure targets are met for quality, timing, and budget
• Coordinate design, fabrication, and implementation phases
• Create and manage Statements of Requirements (SOR) and quality checklists
• Debrief management on project status, risks, and deviations
• Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and company policies
• Develop and maintain project templates and best practices
• Perform additional duties as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Proven experience in managing automation and equipment projects
• Strong understanding of automated systems and multidisciplinary engineering processes
• Proficiency in project planning tools and FMEA
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality systems
• Mechanical aptitude and technical communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and drive results

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with equipment validation and quality compliance tools
• Background in automotive or high-volume industrial automation
• Developed project templates or managed standardization of project processes
• Experience managing budgets and reporting to executive leadership

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group
The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries, including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in 22 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179).