Manufacturing Process Engineer

The People Co.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus and benefits

Job summary

The People Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our growing team in Mississauga, Canada.

This role focuses on leading CAPEX projects, developing engineering solutions to improve efficiency and reliability, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to sustain high safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in high-speed CPG manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen methodologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in high-speed CPG manufacturing.
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.)
• BA, Engineering or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and delivery of the CAPEX Master Plan.
• Lead medium to large-scale capital and technical projects across the manufacturing operations.
• Manage projects through planning, design, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Develop engineering solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate contractor management and project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and KPIs while providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Apply structured project management methodologies and reporting practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable engineering standards, food safety requirements, regulatory requirements, and company specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Supply Chain.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce operational costs.
• Perform engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Assist in the planning and execution of preventive maintenance and long-term asset management strategies.
• Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

BA or Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, an industry leading food manufacturer upon successful growth, is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the development and delivery of the CAPEX Master Plan.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality, facilities and safety standards.
• Capital forecasting and timely entry and close out of projects.
• Lead medium to large-scale capital and technical projects across the manufacturing operations.
• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, design, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Develop engineering solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate contractor management and project execution.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and key performance indicators while providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Apply structured project management methodologies and reporting practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable engineering standards, food safety requirements, regulatory requirements, and company specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Supply Chain.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce operational costs.
• Perform engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Assist in the planning and execution of preventive maintenance and long-term asset management strategies.
• Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to engineering best practices.

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in a high speed CPG manufacturing.
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen etc.)
• BA, Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to develop a positive safety culture within the team.
• Hands on commissioning/ new equipment installation.
• Experience in Food Processing environments ideal.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, bonus and benefits.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a food leading company.