Factory Project Lead

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the operational execution of custom-engineered low-voltage switchboard orders. This role serves as the central liaison between commercial project management, engineering, supply chain, production, quality, and the customer. The primary objective is to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications while protecting project margins and operational flow.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the ELSP group in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the factory execution phase from order handover through engineering release, manufacturing, factory testing, and shipment.
• Coordinate cross-functional plant teams including production planning, procurement, manufacturing assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain baseline project schedules, tracking critical path milestones and proactively mitigating manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Manage project financials at the factory level, tracking costs against budget, monitoring variations, managing change orders, and supporting milestone invoicing.
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments throughout manufacturing, implementing mitigation measures to prevent delivery delays or cost overruns.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for customer communications regarding factory progress, scheduling, design freeze approvals, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Enforce strict adherence to ABB Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and plant quality protocols, ensuring non-conformances (NCRs) are addressed promptly.
• Conduct project post-mortems and incorporate lessons learned into operational continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2+ years of project management or project engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical comprehension of low-voltage electrical distribution, single-line diagrams, schematic wiring, and layout drawings.
• Familiarity with North American standards (CSA C22.2 No. 31, UL 891, and Canadian Electrical Code).
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and scheduling tools.
• Professional designation (P.Eng., PMP, or CAPM) is an asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.