Project Specialist
Vaughan, ON, CA, L4K 4Y1
Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.
Shawflex is the market leader and a trusted brand in the Electrical Infrastructure industry with a wide variety of wire and cable solutions from common to custom. Our business model thrives on our strong channel relationships and entrepreneurial culture where we champion in providing unique engineered-to-order product offerings to our customers.
Summary
Responsibilities
- Analyze nuclear customer purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
- Review PO, ensure it matches original quote and escalate issues to team
- Assess non-standard, technical terms and conditions, documenting them in the traveler and communicating to the team for resolution
- Determine requirements in customer and applicable standards (Ex. CSA, ASTM, etc) and translate to internal deliverables
- Analyze requirements in traveler, customer documents, international standards and specifications and related documents
- Provides oversight for pre-production technical documents: technical drawings, technical data sheets, concession applications, project schedule (if required) and ITPs; ensure timely completion, submission and internal/external approval
- Analyze technical requirements from order traveler/ITP coordinate execution
- Provide technical guidance based on understanding of national/international and customer standards/specifications
- Independently review purchase orders for adequacy of technical requirements before release
Umbilical order execution
- Chair recurring meetings with customer and internal stakeholders
- Develop, maintain and control schedule for umbilical order execution
- Drive completion of actions items generated during the meeting including creation/submission/approval of concessions
Project Management
Project Oversight
- Chair recurring complex project update meetings with all internal stakeholders to discuss priorities, risks and mitigation plan
- Chair recurring project update meeting with external stakeholders (customers) and publish reports for external distributions.
- Develop and manage project schedules for key orders
- Participate and develop expertise in the creation of project related documentation such concession applications, inspection and test plans, and others
- Identify project risks and take appropriate action to minimize potential delays, cost overruns or quality issues
Technical Support
- Act as project single point of contact for external and internal stakeholders and develop understanding of unique customer requirements and processes
- Provide guidance based on understanding of critical quality standards (ISO, Z299/N299, NQA-1) and related customer specifications
- Support Sales and Product Engineering in developing project proposals by completing quote and order travelers, creating schedules, gathering pricing for outside services, identifying non-standard requirements and other activities as required
- Maintain a current list of project backlog and individual project schedules
- Develop a working knowledge of run to order products, including shop order knowledge, IFS modifications, and general run to order administration items.
- Participate and develop expertise in engineered to order products, including qualification and testing, reporting, and engineering trials
- Participate and develop expertise in specialty quoting done by the product engineering group
- Develop understanding of Shawflex nuclear product lines and related standards
- Understand and utilize relevant internal processes as required for product engineering activities (ie. ECR, Deviation Requests, EWO)
Qualifications
- College diploma (3 years) in manufacturing, technology, or project management; university degree preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience; 5–7 years preferred.
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Minimum of 1 year of project management experience required.
- Experience in manufacturing and technical environments.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Advanced computer proficiency; macro/VBA or programming experience is an asset.
- Experience in technical writing (e.g., work instructions, data sheets, customer documentation).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Familiarity with production scheduling, procurement, and project management processes.
- Working knowledge of standards such as UL, CSA, and customer-specific specifications.
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001, CSA N299, or AS9100.
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, including production, engineering, and leadership teams.
Benefits in Joining Mattr (Canada Salary)
- Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness and mental health support programs
- Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
The Salary Range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. The provided range represents the anticipated base salary and target incentive for this position. The final total compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. This job is vacant to fill a replacement position. Please note that artificial intelligence may have been used for screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.
We welcome applications from internal candidates for this opportunity. To be eligible to apply, internal candidates must be in good standing. You must apply from within SuccessFactors for your application to be considered. Please note your Supervisor may be contacted if you are selected for an interview.