Application Specialist / Project Manager
Pointe-Claire , QC
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Competitive Compensation + Annual Bonus + Employee Ownership + Employer-Paid Benefits + Retirement Savings Plan
Looking for a career where technical expertise meets project leadership?
At Wainbee, you'll work on innovative hydraulic and pneumatic systems, collaborate with customers to solve complex industrial challenges, and manage projects from concept through completion.
We're also 100% employee-owned, meaning every employee has a stake in our success. When we grow, you grow.
If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy working directly with customers, and thrive in a role that combines design, problem solving, and project management, you'll find opportunities to make an impact every day.
What You'll Do
As an Application Specialist / Project Manager, you'll play a key role in designing solutions, supporting customers, and delivering successful industrial projects.
Technical Design & Engineering
- Meet with customers to understand operational needs and project requirements
- Design hydraulic power units (HPUs) and pneumatic systems
- Select system components and prepare requisition requests
- Develop hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation
- Perform calculations to determine system capacities and performance requirements
- Prepare specifications, project cost estimates, and technical proposals in both English and French
Project Management
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects from concept through completion
- Track project progress and proactively communicate schedule updates and delays
- Support production activities and installation projects asrequired
- Ensure projects are delivered according to customer expectations, budget, and timeline requirements
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Oversee the development of assembly drawings and engineering documentation
- Serve as the technical expert during proposal and quotation development
- Collaborate closely with sales, manufacturing, procurement, and service teams to ensure successful project execution
- Contribute innovative ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Quality & Process Improvement
- Maintain high engineering and documentation standards
- Establish and follow procedures that ensure quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions to improve performance and productivity
Customer Support
- Build strong customer relationships by providing technicalexpertiseand application support
- Recommend effective solutions that improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
Why Join Wainbee?
Employee Ownership
You're not just joining the company, you have the opportunity to become an owner.
Career Development
Expand your technical expertise while gaining valuable project management experience in a collaborative industrial environment.
Comprehensive Benefits
Enjoy employer-paid benefits, an annual bonus, and a retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Impactful Work
Lead projects that help customers improve productivity through innovative hydraulic and pneumatic solutions.
Collaborative Team Culture
Work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Who You Are
Passionate about engineering, design, and solving technical challenges
Strong communicator who enjoys working with customers and cross-functional teams
Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and projects
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable taking ownership of projects and driving results
Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction
Qualifications
Required
- 3 to 4 years of experience in hydraulics and pneumatics
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BEng/BSE) in a related field, equivalent technologist training, or 5+ years of relevant hydraulic and/or pneumatic experience
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Experience with 3D design software (SolidWorks, Atout, or similar)
- Strong computer skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency
- Ability to communicate, read, and write in both French and English
Assets
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of PLC programming
- Knowledge of electrical design systems
- Experience preparing technical proposals and cost estimates
- Experience working in industrial automation, hydraulics, or pneumatic applications
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel to customer sites asrequired
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a background check
- Acceptable driver's abstract
Ready to Take the Lead on Innovative Industrial Projects?
If you're looking for a career where you can combine technical expertise, customer collaboration, and project leadership while being part of a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
L’utilisation de l’anglais est requise pour ce poste en raison de la nécessité de communiquer efficacement avec des équipes régionales ne maîtrisant pas le français, de comprendre des documents techniques et de collaborer avec des clients et de partenaires anglophones.
Apply today and discover what it's like to be an owner at Wainbee.
