Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
7 to 10 years of project management or plant engineering experience
Experience in heavy manufacturing or continuous production
Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems
Experience managing industrial capital projects (CAPEX)
Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for resolving complex mechanical issues
Develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement projects for equipment performance
Provide technical support to maintenance teams during repairs
Assess equipment condition and recommend necessary upgrades
Prepare specifications and engineering documents for projects
Supervise contractors during installation and maintenance activities
Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets
Collaborate with production teams to improve efficiency
Participate in incident investigations related to equipment issues
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Full Job Description
Primary Function
Performs advanced engineering tasks with no direct supervision. Lead mentor to the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the resolution of complex mechanical issues affecting production equipment and plant infrastructure.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies aimed at improving asset reliability and performance.
Conduct failure analyses (Root Cause Analysis) and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing equipment performance, safety, and equipment life cycle.
Provide technical support to maintenance teams during complex repairs, troubleshooting activities, and emergency situations.
Assess equipment condition and recommend repairs, replacements, upgrades, or capital investments as required.
Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, engineering documents, and requests for quotations (RFQs) for mechanical projects.
Supervise contractors and suppliers during equipment installation, repair, modification, and maintenance activities.
Participate in the development and management of maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
Collaborate with production teams to optimize work methods and improve operational efficiency and performance.
Participate in incident investigations and assist in identifying corrective actions when equipment-related issues are involved.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management or plant engineering.
Experience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous production environment.
Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gear reducers, and material handling equipment.
Experience managing industrial capital projects (CAPEX).
Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience in contract management and contractor supervision.
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks.
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
About A.O. Smith
A.O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. It is the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market. The company has two operating segments: North America and Rest of World. The North America segment manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, electric and solar water heaters, as well as boilers. The Rest of World segment manufactures and markets specialty commercial water heating equipment, condensing and non-condensing boilers, and water systems tanks.
