VEE Inc. is hiring for an experienced Automation Project Manager for our client in Ancaster Ontario

Purpose and Scope:

Manage project timelines for individual assembly and equipment automation projects. Play a major role in managing all projects. Monitor the phases of the project delivery from design/concept through to fabrication and implementation. Contribute to the overall growth of manufacturing activities by assisting in the continuous improvement of process capability through equipment design in all global regions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing, coordinating and managing project timeline, open issue list and resource need and allocation
• Key window and main contact for communications with “customers”, suppliers, GAA team members and management
• Using MS Project and / or other tools create specific project tasks. Establish milestones and make adjustments as needed throughout the life cycle of the project
• Ensures Project Targets are met (Quality, Delivery Timing, Budget, etc.)
• Play a supporting role in the multi-disciplinary approach to equipment design / development
• Work as a team member in order to complete the implementation of new or modified production machines in conjunction with new manufacturing projects
• Manage project related open issue list
• Ensuring the adherence to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 all Stackpole International policies and any other industry standards in all activities
• Create and manage Project Statement of requirements (SOR) for internal use that is in line with customer and quality expectations
• Create and manage quality check lists in line with the SOR and Machine Build Specification requirements to ensure equipment is fully tested prior shipment
• Debrief Management on current progress vs budget and timeline
• Develop continuous improvement (CI) ideas to improve the departmental systems
• Coordinate CI initiatives
• Develop and maintain project templates to standardize project management practices across the organization.
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering and relevant experience
• Good understanding of industrial automated solutions and assembly processes
• Good technical understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering research initiatives
• Able to synthesize and communicate concept and design solutions to a broad audience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated Project Management skills
• Excellent communications, negotiating, conflict management, and problem solving skills
• Proficient in FMEA
• Understanding of automotive systems and quality requirements based on IATF 16949/ISO9001 operating systems
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation