Process Engineer

Fitzii, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Integrated Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer to lead maintenance and provide hands-on leadership in a food manufacturing setting. You will focus on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution across electronic and mechanical equipment to sustain a 24/7 production operation.

You will drive upgrades to maintenance programs, manage capital projects, and collaborate with vendors and operations teams to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in a similar industry is essential.
• Able to manage multiple projects with quality, timeline and budget objectives.
• Strong communication skills and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, reliable maintenance and operation of equipment for 24/7 plant operation.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate with vendors to source parts and substitute parts as needed.
• Provide leadership to shift mechanics and coach team members.
• Manage capital projects including scope, cost and milestones.
• Oversee maintenance staff and suppliers to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hands-on leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Project Engineer

Company: Pivotal Integrated Solutions

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Type: Full-time

Job Description: Project Engineer

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Project Engineer is a “hands on" role that provides leadership & supervision in support of a food manufacturing operation. This position serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for electronic/mechanical equipment issues.

Core Deliverables:

• Ensure safe, efficient, reliable maintenance and operation of equipment to ensure the production of quality products to maintain a continuous 24/7 plant manufacturing operation
• Planning and execution of the preventative maintenance programs.
• Improve the reliability of the equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.
• Work with vendors to source parts and to substitute parts as required to improve efficiency, update older equipment no longer supported by manufacturers and improve equipment functionality.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to shift mechanics in all aspects of their work.
• Serves as a key resource for safety related issues with the goal of meeting/exceeding OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.
• Manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.
• Coordinates a comprehensive and responsive maintenance and breakdown recovery service across the range of production plant and equipment on the manufacturing site including:
  • Driers, Chillers and Conveyors.
  • Mixers
  • Coding and Labelling systems.
  • Case erector and sealing machines.
  • Silo system.
  • Boilers and steam service equipment.
  • Water and Air services.
  • Ventilation.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Implements upgrades to current maintenance program including transition to new ERP system
• Manages requirements for early starts, late finishes and weekend work to gain access to equipment
• Suggests and carries out improvements to plant and machinery, as directed, to improve efficiency, minimize down-time, and make machines safer and/or easier to operate.
• Provides of engineering expertise and knowledge when required by operators, Team Leader, Supervisors and Managers.
• Ensures all planned maintenance is carried out.
• Learns to operate and run all machinery & resolve long term machine problems.
• Coordinates with maintenance team and machine suppliers to resolve breakdown issues.
• Self-motivated and continuously monitor plant, equipment and products. To liaise with other members of the production and engineering team to reduce cost, breakdowns and wastage.
• Assists in commissioning and set up of new machinery.

• Oversees maintenance staff and suppliers of services and equipment to achieve a measurable contribution in reduction of breakdown times and increase efficiency through quick and timely response to call out.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum of 2-4 years maintenance experience
• Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is essential
• High energy, hands-on,
• Proven record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline, & budgetary objectives.
• Able to take the initiative to make recommendations & produce results.
• Experience in packing and manufacturing machinery and methods.
• Good communication skills.