Project Specialist

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

The Project Specialist, Nuclear & Space plays a critical role in ensuring flawless execution of customer orders by managing all pre-production activities from order receipt through to production scheduling and shipment coordination. This position is central to Nuclear Operations, driving alignment across internal teams and external partners while developing technical expertise in nuclear product engineering. Success in this role directly contributes to on-time delivery, quality performance, and continuous process improvement across complex, high-specification projects.

Responsibilities

Pre-Production Project Management

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

Product Engineering

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.

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)

Why Join Mattr?

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.