Automation Project Manager

BARRIE WELDING & MACHINE INC.

Automation Group Sales & Project Manager

(Must Have Prior Automation Experience)

Starting Pay is 85k

WHO WE ARE

At Barrie Welding & Machine (BWM), we are Leaders in Our Trades. For over 80 years, we’ve built a reputation as one of Ontario’s largest and most complete custom jobbing shops. With more than 240 skilled tradespeople and unmatched in-house capabilities—from machining and fabrication to automation and press technologies—we deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for our clients across multiple sectors.

If you are driven, hands-on, and experienced in automation project management, we want you on our team.

JOIN OUR AUTOMATION TEAM

We are seeking an experienced Automation Group Sales & Project Manager with a strong background in automation machine building, quoting, and customer-facing project leadership. This role requires someone who excelled on the shop floor, understands automation equipment inside-out, and can manage projects from concept to completion.

YOUR IMPACT

As a key member of our Automation division, you will:

- Lead automation projects from cradle to grave—quoting through final delivery.

- Prepare estimates based on blueprints, site visits, sample parts, and customer input.

- Oversee project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and budget alignment.

- Build strong customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, trades, engineers, and shop staff.

- Recommend optimal machining and fabrication methods for each project.

- Support emergency repairs, rebuilds, breakdowns, and reverse engineering work.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience

- Technologist diploma, Trade Certificate, or equivalent.

- 10+ years of experience working with automation equipment. - 10+ years of automation project management experience.

- Hands-on background in automation assembly building is essential.

- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and controls during commissioning.

- Design experience considered a valuable asset.

- Proven ability to quote, plan, and manage full project lifecycles.

- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

KEY SKILLS

- Proficient in managing automation projects from concept through design, manufacturing, build, and customer acceptance.

- Ability to conceptualize and estimate new automation projects and ECNs.

- Strong understanding of machining and fabrication practices.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, MS Project.

- Exceptional multitasking ability and attention to detail.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as the primary customer contact throughout each project’s lifecycle.

- Manage quotations, ECNs, design reviews, run-offs, commissioning, and warranty follow-up.

- Lead internal coordination for design, manufacturing, assembly, development, and commissioning.

- Create and maintain project schedules, communicating changes proactively.

- Manage project budgets, billing, and financial documentation.

- Participate directly in mechanical design review to ensure alignment with quoted scope.

- Provide continuous communication with internal teams: Division Manager, Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Leads.

- Maintain complete project documentation in hard copy and electronic formats.

- Coordinate final customer documentation packages.

- Conduct project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.

- Generate BWM work orders as needed.

- Participate in weekly Work-in-Progress (WIP) meetings.

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US?

At Barrie Welding & Machine, you’ll experience:

✔ Competitive Wages

✔ Comprehensive Health Benefits

✔ RRSP Matching Program

✔ Large, Challenging Custom Projects

✔ A Supportive, Highly Skilled Team

✔ Continuous Learning & Professional Growth

OUR CAPABILITIES

With unmatched in-house resources—machining, fabrication, welding, paint, automation, and press technology—we provide fast turnaround and high-quality results across industries such as:

- Mining

- Oil & Gas

- Automotive

- Food & Beverage

- Power Generation

- Construction & Infrastructure

- Defense & Naval (Controlled Goods Certified)

- Transportation

and more.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

Barrie Welding & Machine is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

READY TO BUILD SOMETHING GREAT?

Grow your career with a company that invests in its people, its technology, and its future.

APPLY TODAY

Web www.barriewelding.com

E-Mail sales@barriewelding.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $85,100.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Company events

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Work Location: In person