Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Our Client

Soucy is a privately owned corporation founded by Mr. Gilles Soucy in 1967. The company employs more than 1,700 people across 12 facilities located in North America and Asia. Soucy designs and manufactures a wide range of components for leading manufacturers of powersports, industrial, agricultural and defence vehicles.

Soucy Baron, a subsidiary of Soucy, has become a leading manufacturer in the development and integration of elastomer solutions over the years.

Soucy Baron is an innovative and agile company with more than 200 employees and an international presence. With facilities in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, and Shanghai, China, the company continues to grow after more than 50 years in business.

Purpose of the Position

The Mechanical Engineering Project Manager is responsible for managing projects related to technical or engineering changes and improvements involving manufacturing methods, industrial processes and mechanical systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including timelines, costs, deliverables and the coordination of resources within the scope of responsibility;
• Design, develop and implement tooling and industrial mechanical systems, while integrating the required complementary control and automation systems;
• Plan, coordinate and oversee technical implementation activities and the acquisition of industrial equipment;
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation plans;
• Develop and prepare technical documents, including specifications and technical data sheets;
• Approve and seal plans, specifications and instructions within the scope of professional expertise;
• Prepare reports, specifications, tender documents and requests for proposals based on identified needs;
• Prepare project documentation and meeting minutes, and lead project meetings;
  Identify and communicate with potential suppliers and subcontractors, and manage contracts;
• Act as a subject-matter expert on the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee;
• Participate in problem-solving activities using a variety of established or innovative methods and techniques, and conduct comparative studies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completed engineering internship and on track to obtain the 24 months of experience required by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA software is considered an asset;
• Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, along with strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong commitment to the continuous development of technical knowledge and to monitoring technological advancements;
• Strong project management, technical writing and complex problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Position Challenges

• Working within a highly skilled team in an environment with limited resources;
• Adapting to a corporate culture where the vision may shift depending on project requirements and changing priorities, sometimes with short notice and tight deadlines;
• Understanding that some projects may not reach a definitive conclusion;
• Creating new solutions with existing infrastructure in a 60-year-old facility that continues to evolve and invest in selected areas according to established priorities;
• Applying sound judgment while remaining agile and autonomous when managing multiple cross-functional projects involving areas such as structural systems, the environment, and occupational health and safety.

Desired Behavioural Competencies

• Agility;
• Teamwork;
• Attention to detail;
• Autonomy;
• Initiative.

Proposed Interview Process

• First interview with the Glasford International Canada consulting team;
• Second interview with the Human Resources Advisor and the supervisor;
• Third interview, if required, with the supervisor and the Human Resources Advisor, followed by a plant tour.