Project Manager

EM Dynamics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Dynamics is seeking a Project Manager to join the Program Management team in Toronto. The role oversees day-to-day execution and coordination of customer orders and projects, working with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to keep work on schedule and within scope.

You will read engineering drawings, maintain schedules, and communicate status updates to customers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in manufacturing.
• PMP certification highly recommended (or actively working toward one).
• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers.
• Experience building and managing Gantt charts/project schedules (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Proficiency with Excel; comfort with ERP/MRP systems and project tracking tools.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable speaking directly with customers and giving clear status updates.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced floor environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working on-site full-time, including time spent on the production floor.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer visits, supplier coordination, or site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer orders from Quoting through production and delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned orders, providing customers with regular, accurate status updates on timelines, issues, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain Gantt charts and project schedules to track progress across fabrication, machining, welding, painting, and assembly stages.
• Coordinate daily/weekly priorities across departments to keep orders on schedule and resolve bottlenecks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers to confirm scope and specs, and flag discrepancies early.
• Monitor schedule, cost, and risk on assigned orders; escalate issues to the Program Manager with proposed mitigation plans.
• Track open issues/action items and drive timely resolution across departments.
• Support the Program Manager in internal program meetings and customer update meetings.
• Maintain clear, organized project documentation, status trackers, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of project tracking processes, tools, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Scheduling

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP/MRP

Engineering drawings

On-site coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Manufacturing diploma

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

Monday.com

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a strong stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity. The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together.

We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client's expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.

Is This an Existing Vacancy? No — this posting is for a newly created role.

Use of AI: We use artificial intelligence tools to help screen applications during the hiring process.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Project Manager to join our Program Management team. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned customer orders and projects. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer orders from Quoting through production and delivery
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned orders, providing customers with regular, accurate status updates on timelines, issues, and deliverables
• Build and maintain Gantt charts and project schedules to track progress across fabrication, machining, welding, painting, and assembly stages
• Coordinate daily/weekly priorities across departments (CNC, weld, brake press, tube cutting, paint, assembly) to keep orders on schedule and resolve bottlenecks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers to confirm scope and specs, and flag discrepancies early
• Monitor schedule, cost, and risk on assigned orders; escalation issues to the Program Manager with proposed mitigation plans
• Track open issues/action items and drive timely resolution across departments
• Support the Program Manager in internal program meetings and customer update meetings
• Maintain clear, organized project documentation, status trackers, and reporting
• Support continuous improvement of project tracking processes, tools, and reporting

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• PMP certification highly recommended (or actively working toward one)
• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers
• Experience building and managing Gantt charts/project schedules (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Proficiency with Excel; comfort with ERP/MRP systems and project tracking tools
• Strong communication skills, comfortable speaking directly with customers and giving clear status updates
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced floor environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working on-site full-time, including time spent on the production floor
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer visits, supplier coordination, or site meetings.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, or similar contract manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems
• Experience with purchase orders and production scheduling
• Exposure to KPI dashboards or reporting tools (Power BI, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar)

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellence!

Accommodation Requirements

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.