Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Canada Royal Milk; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Canada Royal Milk in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to strengthen equipment reliability and lead new installations within our TPM program.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality assurance to drive capital projects and optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with hands-on processing and packaging equipment.
• P. Eng license is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing equipment installation, testing, and improvement.
• Lead root cause analyses for equipment failures.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance staff for troubleshooting and expediting repairs.
• Coordinate and lead projects with cross-functional departments to ensure equipment effectiveness, reliability, and safety.
• Drive energy cost and efficiency improvements across operations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering

Tools

CMMS

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Canada Royal Milk is Canada’s sole manufacturer of infant formula, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kingston, Ontario. We produce high-quality infant and toddler nutrition using milk sourced from Canadian dairy farms and advanced manufacturing technology that meets rigorous national and international standards. Our mission is clear: to strengthen Canada’s infant nutrition supply and deliver safe, reliable formula families can trust.

We are proud to build a diverse, multicultural team driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Backed by global expertise through our parent company, Feihe International, we combine Canadian manufacturing strength with international scale and experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and under the technical supervision of the lead reliability engineer, the Mechanical Reliability Engineer is a core member of Canada Royal Milk’s technical team. The Mechanical Reliability Engineer works collaboratively with plant production, maintenance, engineering team and quality assurance to continuously improve equipment and plant performance.

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for equipment reliability, equipment modifications, and installation of new equipment. They will spearhead and manage improvement of the plant maintenance program, machine reliability. The engineer will also lead root cause analysis, provide guidance to operators on equipment operation and maintenance procedures and develop new procedures and practices to support the overall TPM program. They will also lead capital projects and new machine installations.

The Engineer demonstrates independent judgment in the planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments and communications.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.

What We Look For

Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

Job Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with hands‑on experience in processing, and packaging equipment
• License: P. Eng is considered an Asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of manufacturing principles, methods, planning, materials and equipment design
• Proven experience with pneumatic systems, liquid and dry processing equipment, steam, and packaging equipment
• Proven experience working with equipment reliability and maintenance programs (Preventive or Predictive)
• Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve issues and ability to contact experts as needed
• Experience in sizing, maintaining and upgrading pumps, conveyors, valves, blowers
• Strong foundation in technical writing, preparing RFPs and RFQ and other vendor communications
• Excellent Computer skills – MS Office Applications and CAD software
• Experience with CMMS software is considered an asset
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food and Beverage facilities are considered an asset
• Experience with TSSA regarding boilers, pressure piping is considered an asset
• High level of initiative
• Superb interpersonal skills, a professional, collaborative attitude and sound judgment. Able to work with unionized employees.
• Fast learning ability, able to learn things and pick it up quickly.
• Able to make data driven and informed decisions and articulate them to the management team
• Strong time management and organization skills, able to manage concurrent projects, priorities and manage stakeholder expectations

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the oversight of manufacturing equipment installation, testing, operation and improvement
• Ability to work hands on and understand the fundamental of mechanical and electrical systems
• Provide technical support to operations and plant maintenance staff for troubleshooting equipment, coordinating efforts and expediting repairsCoordinate and lead projects with cross-functional departments (Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, IT, Production) and external contractors to ensure equipment effectiveness, reliability, and safety
• Lead root cause analyses for equipment failure and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with plant maintenance staff to manage, audit, and improve the maintenance program using a CMMS
• Responsible for creating and improving the Mechanical PMs
• Drive energy cost and efficiency improvements across our operations
• Vendor communications and management for replacement parts, modifications and new equipment installation
• As a core member of the Engineering team, lead by example to create a culture that promotes safety and compliance
• Other duties may be assigned

Working Conditions

The standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Most of the work occurs during regular weekday office hours. However, as an international company with frequent interaction with head office, hours of work involved may vary to accommodate differences in time zones.Flexible hours are required and may include evening and week-end hours.

Working conditions include:

• Primarily administrative duties with regular presence on the plant floor
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
• Physical activity including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and occasional heavy lifting (up to 22.6 kg / 50 lbs)
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hard hats, gloves
• Compliance with strict hygiene and food safety protocols
• Restrictions on loose clothing, jewelry, and electronic devices in production areas

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].