About the Voith Group
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.
Facilitator:
- 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.
Engineering:
- 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.
- Self-starter
- 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
- Competitive total compensation
- Group RSP with employer contributions
- Summer schedule
- Work flexibility for work-life balance
- Inclusive environment that values diversity
- Talent development program
- Leadership training program
- Mentorship 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.