Project Manager – Innovation and Continuous Improvement

RESPONSABILITIES

• Be on the lookout for opportunities, ideas, and new technologies that can improve production and propose them to the Innovation Committee;
• Promote strategic solutions and innovative processes to improve practices, work methods, tools, and company products. Participate in the analysis of new product lines and the analysis of repetitive breakdowns;
• Ensure rigorous follow-up on timelines when projects have been authorized;
• Plan materials and specific purchases for the various projects and monitor their progress;
• Ensure the design of tool plans, pump prototypes, or any other drawings required to design projects (2D);
• Ensure the validation, referencing, and management of plans (Autodesk Vault PRO);
• Proceed with the manufacturing of prototypes (assembly, disassembly, testing, analysis, mechanics, welding, and machining);
• Participate in the improvement of methods and procedures while ensuring quality control;
• Ensure follow-ups after project completion to validate internal customer satisfaction regarding the proposed solution;
• Collaborate in decision-making regarding the procurement or manufacturing of solutions with the Technical Office Manager;
• Plan and implement production changes in collaboration with the Technical Office Manager;
• Ensure effective information transfer to the Director and stakeholders to evaluate the progress of ongoing projects;
• Perform all other related tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Hold one of the following degrees: a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Chemical, or Mining Engineering, combined with significant experience of five (5) years in the industrial, mechanical, and/or mining field.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Skills in using AutoCAD and Inventor software;
• Proficiency in French, both oral and written;
• Advanced level knowledge of English (both oral and written) to communicate (about 25% of the time) with English-speaking partners, suppliers, and customers (training, technical support, presentations);
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is an asset;
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

SOFT SKILLS

The incumbent must possess the following qualities:

• Sense of initiative, analytical skills, and attention to detail;
• Ability to work with structure and rigor;
• Cooperation and teamwork;
• Autonomy, organization, and versatility;
• A sense of responsibility;
• Positive attitude;
• Being dynamic and proactive to open up innovation perspectives;
• Being open to opportunities and maintaining flexibility in the face of changes to preserve creativity.