Ergonomic Project Engineer – Multi-Plant Floor Upgrades

Breakaway Staffing; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Extended Health, Vision, and Dental

Life and Disability Insurance

Group RRSP matching

On-site parking

Job summary

Trevor Frances Recruitment seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to lead a critical corporate safety initiative across GTA manufacturing plants. You will drive ergonomic improvements, translate injury data into on-floor upgrades, and collaborate with the Health & Safety team to reduce MSD hazards.

This role is field-focused, requiring travel between North York, Brampton, and Vaughan, with a strong emphasis on on-site execution and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Field Engineer in a high-volume industrial plant.
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between facilities in North York, Brampton, and Vaughan.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Project Management: lead engineering projects across the GTA plant network from concept to commissioning.
• On-Site Plant Engineering: spend significant time on active production floors auditing layouts and coordinating with supervisors.
• EHS Action-Plan Execution: analyze injury data and implement engineered interventions.
• Ergonomic Retrofitting & Design: apply CAD to design workstation upgrades and retrofits.
• Vendor & Procurement Coordination: specify, source equipment, and manage project budgets.
• Management of Change (MOC): ensure fixes pass safety reviews and operator validation.
• Project Tracking: maintain milestone schedules and report updates to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-site travel

Shop floor collaboration

Ergonomics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Trevor Frances Recruitment seeks a hands-on Project Engineer to lead a critical corporate safety initiative across GTA manufacturing plants. You will drive ergonomic improvements, translate injury data into on-floor upgrades, and collaborate with the Health & Safety team to reduce MSD hazards.

This role is field-focused, requiring travel between North York, Brampton, and Vaughan, with a strong emphasis on on-site execution and cross-functional coordination.