Mechanical Designer (CMP)

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer in Charlottetown to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing industrial and food processing equipment while collaborating with engineers and designers on innovation projects.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modeling, and experience in food processing equipment design. We foster a culture of collaboration and respect, making CMP a top workplace in Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Fabrication Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.
• Working experience in food processing equipment design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial equipment and food processing equipment systems.
• Develop and maintain design drawings and processes using AutoCAD.
• Provide technical support between internal field support and shop staff.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD

3D modeling (Inventor)

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software (Inventor/SolidWorks)

Job description

CMP (Charlottetown Metal Products) is a dynamic and growing stainless steel equipment manufacturer delivering design, fabrication, and installation services and turn‑key solutions to our food processing customers. As a division of FPS (Food Process Solutions), we serve customers across Canada, United States of America, and internationally.

CMP and FPS strongly believe innovation is the biggest driver of organizational growth, and to that end, we have invested quite heavily in our Innovation Center in PEI.

At CMP we strive to be one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. Culture is everything. We ensure our employees respect each other, respect our clients, and are collaborative in their approach to their daily workflow.

You will work alongside and complement our talented team of over 160 engineers, designers, technical sales, and fabricators/welders. You will have an opportunity to grow your knowledge of project management and machinery design and leverage that knowledge to build strength in hygienic design of food processing equipment. CMP and FPS are constantly innovating and contributing to more advanced hygienic designs to exceed client needs. We engineer food safety in everything we do.

Position Scope

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to work with an established team of engineers, designers, and subject matter experts and provide support on current and upcoming innovation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial equipment and food processing equipment systems based on Product Engineer and Design Engineer’s instructions
• Develop and maintain design drawings, programs, documents, machine function descriptions, processes, and design versions using AutoCAD, 3D modeling (Inventor/SolidWorks) software in our FPS Autodesk Vault application
• Create and input BOMs into ERP
• Provide technical support and liaise between internal field support and shop staff in all facets of design and execution
• Ensure all specifications & functions are met, optimizing cost and utilization of material and resources as part of the functional design in the food processing industry
• Verify the designs meet original requirements from concept, analysis, modification, manufacturing inspection, installation, and testing, to final commissioning
• Work in compliance with all CMP administrative, health & safety policies and standard operation procedures
• Perform relevant job duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities

• Post‑secondary education or above in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Fabrication Engineering or related discipline
• Proficient knowledge of using AutoCAD and 3D modelling (Inventor) software
• EGBC Registrant - P.Eng/EIT preferred
• Working experience in food processing equipment design preferred
• Team player, self‑motivated, quick learner with a can‑do attitude. Willingness to meet quick deadlines and handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Candidate with more experience and qualified P.Eng/EIT will be considered as Design Engineer.

CMP (Charlottetown Metal Products) is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.