Project Engineer-Evolve Recycling

North West Rubber Colorado; Brantford; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd. in Brantford, Ontario is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams on capital projects that improve safety, quality, machine uptime and productivity.

You will manage project scopes, budgets, schedules and vendor coordination, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with safety standards across manufacturing facilities in North America. Strong leadership and 15+ years in manufacturing engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing capital projects and plant improvements.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept to commissioning.
• Plan scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, EHS, procurement, and vendors.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Monitor KPI progress and report performance regularly.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Overview

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.
In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer.
Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

NWR is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to continue its growth and development. Our future Engineering Project Manager will be an integral part of our growth and will lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, machine uptime and reliability.

Department

Engineering

Location

Brantford, Ontario

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

110,000

Position Overview

Based in Brantford, Ontario, The Project Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering and capital projects that support manufacturing operations. This role ensures that new equipment installations, process improvements, facility expansions, and technology integrations are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with company goals for quality, safety, and productivity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve process workflows for efficient operations. Participate and

lead continuous improvement initiatives related to Lean Manufacturing

Principles

• Plan and manage engineering projects related to manufacturing equipment,

automation, process improvements, facility upgrades, and product line expansions

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, EHS, procurement, and

external vendors to ensure seamless project execution

• Develop, update and maintain budgets, including monitoring and managing costs

associated with the engineering process. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.

• Lead cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle from concept

through commissioning and handover. Ensuring teams are properly trained for the operation of installed equipment; drive cross training and continuous learning

• Provide development opportunities to improve knowledge and capabilities of the

staff

• Oversee equipment specification, procurement, installation, testing, and

validation. Lead root cause analysis of production issues and incident analysis

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions to plant

operations

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting on KPI’s
• Attend daily scheduled meetings
• Documentation of incidents and near misses using appropriate incident reporting

forms in a timely manner

• Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety regulations, environmental

standards, and internal quality systems. Ensuring provincial employment and safety standards are followed as legislated

• Monitor and report on project progress, financial performance, and KPI

achievement. Track performance, analyze data and provide daily, weekly, monthly reports as required

• Maintain and store documentation, drawings, SOPs, and records related to

project work according to company policy.

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, such as technology

partners and vendors.

• Follows safe work-place procedures and wears mandatory Personal Protective

Equipment

• Follow all health and safety guidelines and safe operations/lock-out procedures
• Constructively contribute to positive team environment
• Allocation of paperwork to appropriate stakeholders
• Verification of required resources to maintain installation and production

objectives

• Follow all company policies, processes, standard operating procedures and

instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner across all Northwest Rubber manufacturing facilities and subsidiary companies.

• Provide support across all departments (Maintenance, Production, Quality,

Management, and Shipping and Receiving)

• Assist with 5S initiatives

Skills And Experience Required

• Collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical

Engineering (or related discipline)

• 15+ years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial

environment

• Proven track record in managing capital projects, equipment installation, or

plant process improvements

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation systems, and plant layouts
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and CAD

tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Engineering Certification preferred
• Experience with regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments (e.g.,

OSHA, ISO 9001)

• Energizing leadership with strong motivational capabilities. Strong team building

and team leadership is a requirement

• Critical thinker and analytical decision maker. Data driven.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize tasks.
• Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous

improvement methodologies

• Experience implementing 5S, behaviour-based safety, and operator engagement

programs

• Possess problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem

solving skills for working with internal teams (EHS, Maintenance, Planning and

HR), vendors, customer and visitors

• Must be a fit for NWR and the Company Core Values (Respect For All, Own It, &

Results Focused)

Work Environment

• Mix of office and plant floor environments; must be comfortable working around machinery and production lines.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or other plant locations may be required.
• Must wear PPE and adhere and encourage safety protocols when on the production floor.