Operations Engineering

Pliteq Flooring; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pliteq Flooring is seeking a process engineer to enforce SOPs and safety, drive continuous improvement, and support production with technical excellence. The role requires an engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing process engineering, with a track record of quality improvements and strong problem-solving abilities.

The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, conduct root cause analysis, and help optimize formulas and process parameters while adhering to 5S and safety

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a mechanical or chemical discipline.
• Pursuing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• Minimum 3 years in process engineering within manufacturing.
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of process parameters and cause-effect relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Background in Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Enforce policies, SOPs, and health and safety policies; foster communication and motivate staff for improvement and accountability.
• Enforce health and safety policies; ensure proper PPE use; report hazards and incidents; set a good example for safety practices.
• Support internal training programs; maintain training records; close competency gaps; audit on-floor training.
• Fine-tune compound formula and process parameters; troubleshoot equipment; identify areas for process improvement; develop and maintain SOPs.
• Support production and maintenance; monitor and reduce scrap levels; document BOM information.
• Provide engineering support; resolve quality issues; conduct root cause analysis; review products for quality and conformance.
• Collect and test retained samples; inspect production output; develop quality standards; identify improvement opportunities; assist in R&D testing.
• Review products; verify quality; manage waste; strive to improve scrap rates.
• Maintain cleanliness; follow housekeeping duties; support the 5S program.

Skills

Process engineering

Continuous quality improvement

Project prioritization

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical)

P.Eng. designation (pursuing)

Job description

• Enforce policies, procedures, SOPs, and health and safety policies, foster communication, and motivate staff for continuous improvement and accountability.
• Understand and enforce health and safety policies, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, report hazards and incidents, and set a good example for safety practices.
• Support internal training programs, maintain training records, close competency gaps, and audit on-floor training.
• Fine-tune compound formula and process parameters, troubleshoot equipment, identify areas for process improvement, develop and maintain SOPs.
• Support production and maintenance, monitor and reduce scrap levels, maximize efficiency and safety, and document bill of materials (BOM) information.
• Provide engineering support, resolve quality issues, determine improvement parameters, conduct root cause analysis, review products for quality and conformance.
• Collect and test retained samples, inspect production output, develop quality standards, identify improvement opportunities, provide technical support, and assist in R&D testing.
• Review products, verify quality, manage waste, and strive to improve scrap rates.
• Maintain cleanliness, follow housekeeping duties, and support the 5S program.

What We Are Ideally Looking For:

• Engineering university degree, preferably Mechanical or Chemical
  
• Pursuing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering in a manufacturing environment
  
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment
  
• Exceptional process aptitude (i.e. understanding of cause and effect of various process parameters such as temperature, pressure, formulation etc.)
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Educational background or certifications in Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Willingness to work or be on call during evenings and weekends as needed.

We believe in a human-first approach to building our team. We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI), automated algorithms, or machine learning tools to screen, evaluate, or select candidates during our recruitment process, nor do we use AI to manage candidate communication or onboarding.

Every application, resume, and interview is reviewed and conducted directly by members of the Pliteq team, ensuring your experience and qualifications receive the thoughtful consideration they deserve.