Job Title: Operations Project Engineering SpecialistJob Location: Montréal, QCJob Code: 38597Job Schedule: Day ShiftCompensation Range: Between $75,000 - $125,000 CDN annuallyEssential Functions:Operational Readiness & Planning
- Lead Operational Readiness Review (ORR) meetings to evaluate and validate the readiness of a project to enter the production phase.
- Evaluate supply chain needs and procurement schedules to ensure necessary components are available for the Assembly and Integration teams.
- Assess physical space and facility requirements for each project, ensuring test sites are properly housed and configured.
- Coordinate with Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production readiness issues before they impact the master schedule.
Financial & Resource Strategy
- Evaluate and provide staffing forecasts required to execute projects from an operational perspective.
- Provide expert input on manufacturing elements for cost proposals and participate in capital planning discussions to support new equipment installations or facility layout changes.
- Monitor and report project performance and metrics using Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Account Manager (CAM), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) techniques.
- Proactively identify and execute cost savings opportunities on projects to improve operational margins.
Project Coordination & Communication
- Manage time-sensitive project setup requirements and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Serve as the operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding project readiness.
- Provide timely updates on operational risks, procurement bottlenecks, and recovery plans to leadership.
Qualifications:- Degree or diploma in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management or operations within a complex manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in French and English.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Familiarity with high-variety, low-volume project-based manufacturing and Operational Readiness frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize conflicting objectives in a matrixed team environment.
- Experience with Infor LN (ERP) or similar systems is considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with Deltek Cobra is considered a strong asset.
Eligibility Criteria:- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
This job is for an existing vacancy
