Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Remote People Ltd.; Belleville; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. in Belleville, Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability and maintenance strategy across a highly automated manufacturing operation.

You will lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize uptime. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of processing, packaging, pneumatic, steam, pumping, conveying, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and plant performance.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

CAD software

Lean TPM

Job description

Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)

Full-Time | Permanent

$80,000 - $95,000 + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits

Keep the Plant Running. Improve What's Next.

We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, and plant performance within a highly automated manufacturing operation.

This is more than a maintenance engineering role.

You'll drive equipment reliability, lead root cause investigations, improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, support capital projects, commission new equipment, and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to maximize uptime and operational performance.

If you're passionate about solving complex mechanical problems, improving equipment performance, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing operations, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join?

• Join a growing manufacturer investing heavily in equipment, technology, and continuous improvement

• High-visibility engineering role with ownership of plant reliability initiatives

• Lead capital improvements and equipment optimization projects

• Modern manufacturing environment with advanced processing and packaging equipment

• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits

• Professional development and long-term career growth

• Collaborative engineering team where your ideas will directly influence operational performance

What You'll Be Doing

Equipment Reliability & Asset Performance

• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, availability, and overall plant performance

• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

• Improve equipment lifecycle performance through reliability-centered maintenance principles

• Monitor equipment trends and recommend long-term reliability improvements

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions

• Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

• Analyze downtime data and develop action plans that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs

• Support operational excellence through data-driven decision-making

Capital Projects & Engineering Support

• Lead equipment modifications, upgrades, and new equipment installations

• Support equipment commissioning, start-up, and performance validation

• Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, RFPs, and vendor documentation

• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders during project execution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations

• Provide technical guidance during equipment troubleshooting and process improvements

• Support maintenance teams with equipment optimization and best practices

• Promote a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

• Strong background in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance programs

• Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

• Knowledge of processing, packaging, pneumatic, steam, pumping, conveying, and mechanical systems

• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities

Preferred

• P.Eng designation or eligibility

• Food, Dairy, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods, or other regulated manufacturing experience

• TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience

• CMMS experience

• CAD software experience

• TSSA knowledge relating to boilers and pressure systems

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in candidates from:

• Food Manufacturing

• Dairy Processing

• Beverage Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

• Nutraceutical Manufacturing

• Chemical Processing

• Packaging Manufacturing

Who Will Thrive Here?

You'll be successful in this role if you:

• Enjoy solving complex mechanical and reliability challenges

• Think beyond reactive maintenance and focus on long-term equipment performance

• Take ownership of projects and drive continuous improvement

• Thrive in collaborative manufacturing environments

• Balance hands-on problem-solving with strategic engineering thinking

• Enjoy working on projects that directly improve operational performance