Project Manager

**About Us**:
Hydra Dyne Tech designs and manufactures custom hydraulic products. We produce some of the world’s most reliable rotary unions, hydraulic cylinders and manifold blocks. Our clients include leading OEMs globally.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is equipped with both specialized equipment and general computer numerical controlled machines. Our strength and individuality lie in our ability to create and conceptualize unique solutions for our customers’ design needs. We are continually expanding and improving our techniques to keep us on the leading edge of technology.

We provide ample opportunity to learn and excel within our company, and offer excellent opportunities to those who are enthusiastic and driven to succeed. We strive to train our young, ambitious employees and offer plenty of opportunity for advancement.

**Purpose of Job**:

- The Project Manager is responsible for providing engineering and administrative support to coordinate the work flow of the New Product Development Group.

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Facilitate and manage prototype board
- Following up with internal and external stake holders
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
- Facilitate and manage prototype board
- Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
- Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Produce reports for performance metrics as directed by Director of New Product Development
- Attend all EPW drawing review meetings to help ensure accuracy of prints/manufacturing processes early in the project
- Review EPW/Prototype binder before release to manufacturing group
- Creating Work Orders for prototypes in an ERP system
- Book Quad P as necessary
- Meet regularly with members of New Product Development to track due dates on assigned tasks
- Meet with the sales team to discuss progress on quotes
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
- Manage the Drawings folders as necessary
- Initiate and/or revise standards, work instructions and other relevant documents.
- Assist with maintaining accurate engineering records and organize reference library, including manufacturing files, test procedures, assembly procedures, Solid Works files etc.
- Other tasks as assigned.

**Health and Safety Responsibilities**:

- Wear all required PPE while in plant.
- Work safely & ergonomically by following H&S policies.
- Report any unsafe acts, conditions or accidents across the plant.
- Report accidents, near misses, injuries, or illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
- Inspect equipment and the workplace regularly.
- Be alert for hazards.
- Cooperate with others on matters relating to occupational safety and health.

**Knowledge, Skills and Education**:

- Post-secondary diploma/degree - engineering technology preferred.
- Solidworks knowledge will be considered an asset.
- Practical working knowledge of Blueprint reading.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and organizational skills
- Good report writing and presentation skills.
- Advanced analytical and time management skills
- Budgeting and financial knowledge
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet software
- Management and leadership skills
- Communications skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 would be an asset.
- Project Management ability would be an asset.

**What we Offer**:

- Benefits after 3 months
- Pension after 1 year
- Voluntary overtime opportunities
- Annual Increase
- On-site cafeteria with subsidized rates
- Uniforms after 3 months
- Training Opportunities & Training Allowance
- Employee Events (free lunches)
- Advancement opportunities