Job Description

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.


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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.

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