Project Engineer (CMP)

Food Process Solutions Corporation; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing solutions company in Moncton is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to lead design elements for complex projects in the food processing sector. This role involves managing a design team, ensuring project deadlines are met, and delivering innovative solutions. Candidates should have significant experience with machine design, particularly with solid modeling software like Autodesk Inventor, as well as strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in machine design using solid modeling software, with preference for Autodesk Inventor.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail in design.
• Experience in the industrial food processing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team and manage project timelines effectively.
• Produce functional equipment designs within budget.
• Consult project managers to create custom equipment solutions.

Skills

Machine design experience

Strong verbal communication skills

Team collaboration and mentorship

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Formal education in engineering or engineering drafting

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Sheet metal design

Job description

Overview

CMP (Charlottetown Metal Products) is a dynamic 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, the United States, and internationally. In October 2023 CMP announced an expansion to our Global Innovation Center located on our PEI Campus. This is an exciting new investment in innovation for FPS and CMP. 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 compliment our talented team of over 160 engineers, designers, technical sales, and fabricator/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 is constantly innovating and contributing to more advanced hygienic designs to exceed client needs. We engineer food safety in everything we do.

Position Scope

Using Autodesk Inventor software, the Project Engineer will lead overall design elements of large complex projects from conceptual design through to physical implementation. The Project Engineer will collaborate with the company’s project managers to create custom equipment solutions for the food processing industry. The project engineer position will be looked upon as a role of authority within the design team. He or she will be required to lead a design team, managing drawing schedule and project timelines with the Project Manager. He or she will be required to provide creative solutions to address complex food processing needs of our clients. The project engineer must have a strong work ethic and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a fast and flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce practical and functional equipment designs within budget
• Review equipment models and design drawings to verify the design meets original design requirements
• Continuous improvement in the design of standard parts and equipment
• Efficiently manage project timelines to produce layout and fabrication drawings
• Manage and review Bill of Materials for release to purchasing through ERP system
• Manage a team of mechanical designers on their daily activities to ensure project deliverables are met
• Coach designers on technical design aspects of projects
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with Project Managers for any design changes required to meet client need
• Lead internal design reviews with engineering and fabrication and work with design team to make any required changes
• Interface with vendors and select equipment components
• Support the Shop Foreman with intended fabrication details/methods
• Manage equipment functionality and plant layouts to satisfy customer expectations
• Create and/or review process flow diagrams, P&ID’s, and instrumentation lists
• Troubleshooting equipment or fabrication issues both in-house and onsite
• Perform inspections of equipment on manufacturing floor to ensure the equipment meets/exceeds design intent
• Work in both imperial and metric formats to satisfy local and global customer requirements

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Support the overall business goals, as set by the company
• Innovation in the design of new parts and equipment
• Attend weekly department meetings
• Maintain and organize file structure within the Autodesk Vault
• Participate and contribute to the departmental and company culture objectives
• Develop LEAN manufacturing strategies
• Provide technical leadership to company
• Lead or assist in improvement processes internal to Engineering

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 years experience in machine design using solid modelling software. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Autodesk Inventor
• 5 years experience developing fabrication drawings
• Formal education in engineering or engineering drafting would be considered an asset
• Working experience with Stainless Steel fabrication
• Working experience with sheet metal design
• Have a sound understanding on manufacturability of parts (machine capabilities, tolerancing, etc)
• Working experience in the Industrial food processing sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create written reports and review technical specifications
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented approach to design
• Experience working as a team member and mentor

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.