Sr Manufacturing Project Manager- Facilities and Capital Projects

Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc.; Strathroy-Caradoc; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive wages

Employee incentive programs

Employee/partner discounts

Paid vacation days

Career development pathways

Job summary

Meridian Lightweight Technologies seeks a Senior Manufacturing Project Manager - Facilities & Capital Projects to lead capital equipment and facility-improvement initiatives across Canadian and U.S. operations.

You will drive projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with Operations to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8–10 years in capital project management, with AutoCAD proficiency and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Manufacturing, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of capital project management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading complex capital equipment projects from concept to commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and close-out.
• Develop charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, risk plans and implementation strategies.
• Provide guidance on building systems and utilities (electric, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, fire protection).
• Maintain standards for primary die cast equipment and facilities; ensure cross-site consistency.
• Apply APQP and PFMEA, and use project timing plans and issue tracking.
• Manage suppliers, engineers, contractors to meet scope, cost, schedule and safety.

Skills

Project management

Financial acumen

APQP principles

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Manufacturing, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations or designate, the Senior Manufacturing Project Manager - Facilities & Capital Projects is responsible for leading complex manufacturing capital equipment and improvement projects across the Company's Canadian and U.S. operations. For facilities and infrastructure matters, the position serves as a corporate liaison and technical resource to local plant Maintenance and Operations teams, which retain responsibility for the planning and execution of facility-specific work.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through implementation, commissioning, validation and project close-out.
• Develop project charters, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, resource plans and implementation strategies
• Provide technical guidance and subject-matter support to plant teams for building systems and utilities, including electrical distribution, compressed air, HVAC, water, natural gas, fire protection and other critical manufacturing infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain standardized technical specifications and engineering guidelines for primary die cast equipment and supporting manufacturing systems; provide common facilities standards and technical guidance where cross-site consistency adds value
• Apply APQP principles and appropriate engineering tools, including PFMEA, project timing plans, open-issues tracking and equipment acceptance criteria.
• Manage equipment suppliers, engineering firms, contractors and other external service providers to ensure compliance with scope, specifications, cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements.

Education, experience, skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, electrical, industrial manufacturing, civil engineering or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive engineering and/or manufacturing capital project management experience, with practical exposure to facilities and infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex manufacturing capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent 2D/3D CAD applications.
• Strong financial acumen, including capital budgeting, project forecasting, cost control and ROI analysis.
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 25-30%, including travel between Canadian and U.S. operations.

Why work for Meridian Lightweight Technologies?

At Meridian Lightweight Technologies, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of lightweight automotive manufacturing. We combine advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence to deliver world-class solutions for leading automotive customers.

Our employees work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where their contributions matter, opportunities for growth are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact while working with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, Meridian is the place to build your future.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive wages
• Employee incentive programs
• Employee/ partner discounts
• Paid vacation days
• Career development pathways

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.