Projects Manager - Co-engineering Team, Global R&D Hamilton

Requisition ID: 32268

Note: This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we’re more than makers of steel. We’re nation builders. Our products help move, feed, build and protect Canada, from coast to coast to coast, today and into the future.

Across our site, the Health and Safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe work environment through strong leadership, clear expectations, and continuous improvement, with all team members expected to actively identify hazards and take action to prevent harm. Joining ArcelorMittal Dofasco means supporting a zero-injury mindset and committing to ensuring everyone returns home safely each day.

We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products. From our vehicles to our power, and our food to our highways, steel is critical to the lives, prosperity and safety of Canadians.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Global Research & Development Hamilton

Construction & Manufacturing Products - Co-engineering Team

Projects Manager (Co-engineering)

(Permanent Position)

Position Summary:

The Projects Manager (Co-engineering) creates value for ArcelorMittal and its strategic customers by providing leading-edge advanced engineering services to improve the performance, efficiency, weight and cost of our customers’ sheet, tailored blanks or tubular steel products. Advanced engineering services include creating design and tooling process solutions, performing computer-aided or manual calculations, coordinating load testing of actual parts and assemblies, and interpreting test results.

Source of Supervision:

Programme Leader (Co-engineering) – Global R&D Construction & Manufacturing Products Group

Primary Functions

• Lead the development of generic steel solutions to demonstrate the viability of steel for future applications and communicate results to our customers.
• Establish strong and sustainable positive relationships with design and product development engineers with our strategic customers.
• Evaluate the structural performance and manufacturing feasibility of our customers’ products.
• Recommend technical changes (eg. part geometry, material, tooling) to the customer and assist with implementation.
• Identify, evaluate and develop cost saving or weight saving opportunities in customers’ products or manufacturing processes (eg. by participating in teardowns) and assist with the implementation of ideas.
• Develop and recommend competitive steel solutions for customers’ applications threatened by other materials (e.g. wood, aluminum, plastics) and assist customers in developing their new steel products.
• Design, prepare and assemble structural test specimens and test setups.
• Install instrumentation including load cells, displacement transducers, strain gauges, pressure sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations (load, deflection and/or stress) on equipment, fixtures and assemblies to conduct component testing
• Fulfill corporate Health and Safety responsibilities, environmental responsibilities, and responsibilities identified in the Performance Management and Attendance Management Processes.
• Operate hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical testing equipment.
• Monitor testing activities and collect accurate test data.
• Perform routine calibration checks and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting testing equipment and instrumentation issues.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities, measurements, and laboratory procedures.
• Interpret test results and effectively report these results and their relevancy to the customer through informal communication as well as publishing formal testing reports.
• Review and interpret industry and/or proprietary standards for customer tests.
• Generate cost savings ideas for the component test shop through digitalization, computational analysis and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Best Practices and Job Safe Practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Equipment Operating Procedures (EOPs) for lab testing equipment.
• Coordinate and maintain the calibration program for testing equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain Standard Testing Procedures (STPs) for laboratory testing activities.
• Perform and document regular safety inspections of the testing laboratory, shop areas, and associated manufacturing and testing equipment to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and external services required to support testing activities and laboratory operations.
• Plan and prioritize test setup activities to optimize workflow efficiency, minimize material usage, and meet project schedules.
• Evaluate and acquire computer-aided engineering tools and test equipment to improve support capabilities.
• Regularly interact with shop personnel to devise and ensure safe and successful testing programs.
• Interact with other ArcelorMittal Global R&D labs, contract engineering services, and customers in North America and Europe to deliver advanced engineering support.

Skills

• Strong engineering, creative, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple demands are required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science in the field of mechanical or structural engineering is preferred. Technologist Diploma in similar fields is also acceptable.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience is required, including experience with structural and/or mechanical testing.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards including ASTM, CSA, UL and ISO.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Experience using CAD software and generating technical drawings.
• Experience in welding, machining, fabrication, or general construction.
• Experience with operating forklift, overhead crane, or lift equipment.

Hours of Work:

• Straight days, Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.
• This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with our Flexibile Work Options policy.

Work Environment:

• Balance between office work and (hands on) laboratory testing environment.
• Occasional visits to customer plants, conferences and external institutions.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

We value you, and your contributions to our mutual success. To recognize this, we provide extensive and market-competitive total rewards including salary, variable pay, employer funded retirement savings, group benefits with fully paid premiums, and other programs like recognition points and wellness initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $103,000 - $129,000. Starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics at a rate of 15%
• Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions between 5 and 10%. No employee contribution required.
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
• For health and dental claims, you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
• Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service, you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in the allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

• Competitive vacation entitlements
• PPE and workwear provided at no cost
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. We encourage all qualified applications from all backgrounds and identities to apply and are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.