Project Manager

Voith Paper; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance (medical

Dental and travel coverage

Telemedicine and EAP

Employer-contributed group RSP

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for children

Annual professional membership fees

Climate-neutrally operated globally

Job summary

Voith Paper in Hawkesbury, ON is seeking a Project Manager to lead customer projects from quotation through completion. You will interface with engineering, sales, and production to define scope, timelines, and cost, and prepare quotations and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor of engineering, speaks English and French, and has experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication, problem solving, and multi-tasking are essential to deliver successful projects on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of engineering degree from a four-year program, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English and French with ability to interact at all organization levels in Canada and the US.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Effectively support customers by managing projects from quotation through completion.
• Prepare project quotation and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal groups to meet scope, cost, and timeline.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine requirements and feasibility.
• Maintain process documentation and update work instructions.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual English/French

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Join us at Voith Paper! We are currently looking for a

Project Manager

Hawkesbury, ON

Summary:

This Project Engineer is responsible for processing and managing customer account projects in the Voith Roll Shop. The Project Engineer is a problem solver and provides design, technical, and commercial support of projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

Project Manager:

• Effectively support customers by managing customer projects from initial quotation through project completion.
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/challenges they may have.
• Prepare project quotation and documentation.
• Prepare scope of work for all mechanical services, modifications, and testing.
• Perform liaison function between engineering and all mechanical services operations for any related issues, problems, or improvements.
• Interact with customers directly to specify, price, and communicate progress on repair projects.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts and services they supply to company.
• Interact with outside salespeople to fulfill customer needs.
• Coordinate with internal groups including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting, metal finishing and assembly.
• Generate and update process documentation, work Instructions, flow charts, etc.
• Review customer source control drawings, specification control drawings and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of the component.
• Interact with mechanical personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas regarding company products.
• Participate in engineering and general design review as required.
• Prepare preliminary design proposals.

Health Safety and Environmental:

• Demonstrate safe behavior, make safety observations, and support safety initiatives.
• Provide support for safety investigation.

Quality:

• Assist in root cause investigation and follow up on corrective actions.
• KPI analysis and tracking of corrective actions.

Operational Excellence:

• Promote Lean culture throughout the facility.
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support KPI analysis and tracking of corrective actions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor of engineering degree from four-year accredited college or university. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Proficiency both in English and in French to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with clients within Canada and the Us.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• The Project Engineer receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others with limited supervision.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficient with computers applications MS Office suite, ERP, including electronic document control and distribution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Can communicate effectively with other engineers, customers, shop floor team members etc.
• Knowledge of paper machine rolls, paper manufacturing equipment, and/or paper mill operations is desired but not required.
• Capable of teaching and coaching other team members.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills and ability to independently manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot as necessary to achieve swift and accurate project results.
• Professional, personable, and diplomatic.
• Able to prioritize and act logically amid pressures and deadlines.
• Work independently
• Dedicated

Voith Group in Canada - Why join our team:

• Comprehensive range of group insurance including medical, dental and travel coverage from day 1 – for you and your family, at no cost
• Salary range between 65 000 to 85 000$/per year depending on experience
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program with Dialogue, for you and your family, at no cost
• Group RSP with employer contributions
• Work flexibility for work-life balance
• Inclusive environment that values diversity
• Leadership training program
• Reimbursement of tuition fees
• Scholarship program for the children of Voithians
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Be part of a company that operates net climate-neutrally at all global locations since 2022
• International assignment opportunities
• Access to expert colleagues throughout the world
• Committed, motivated and highly competent colleagues and leaders

* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.