Senior Manufacturing Engineer

VitaminLab; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Time

5 Paid Sick Days

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Fitness and Wellness Account

Personalized Supplement Plan

Professional Development Allowance

Team Events and Socials

Job summary

VitaminLab in Victoria is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize and scale its unique small-batch production systems. The role involves programming PLCs, leading technical projects, troubleshooting complex mechatronics, and ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in manufacturing and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $85,000 CDN and a range of employee perks including paid vacation and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or production equipment maintenance.
• Experience managing technical projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects to stabilize and scale manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot shop floor PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and food-grade regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting and programming

Lean Manufacturing principles

Communication and organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

HMI development

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - VitaminLab

At VitaminLab, we’re on a mission to make personalized health accessible to the world - and we’re just getting started. Founded in 2017, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Growth Companies and are proud to build our products in a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Victoria, BC. We partner with health professionals and practitioners to create supplements that are fully customized to each individual - bringing precision, science, and personalization together in a way that transforms everyday health. We’re growing fast - expanding globally, innovating constantly, and driven by values that define us: Innovation, Curiosity, Growth, Personalization, Collaboration and Grit. If you’re ready to build, lead, and be part of a brand that’s changing the future of wellness, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About The Role

As our Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital role in VitaminLab’s mission to bring accessibility to personalized vitamins through our unique manufacturing efforts. Unlike traditional mass production, we use proprietary machines and equipment to manufacture small‑batch orders at scale. As a leader on the manufacturing team, you are the technical bridge between our innovative product vision and operational reality. You will lead the charge in optimizing our custom automation systems, ensuring that our “small batch” philosophy remains efficient, reliable, and scalable as we expand worldwide. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can mentor a technical team while directly troubleshooting the complex mechatronics that make our personalized manufacturing possible.

What You’ll Do

• Build Reliability: Lead and execute technical projects to stabilize and scale our manufacturing equipment, from simple conveyors to complex fully automated production lines.
• Master the Machines: Program and troubleshoot shop floor PLCs while maintaining a hands‑on presence on the floor to solve mechanical and electrical puzzles.
• Champion Quality: Ensure all systems operate within our rigorous cGMP and food‑grade compliance frameworks to guarantee safety and precision.
• Read the Blueprint: Interpret and update mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, ensuring our technical documentation is as precise as our formulas.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and root cause analysis to eliminate bottlenecks and boost output.
• Empower the Team: Organize and implement engineering best practices, mentoring others while remaining a practical, approachable technical resource.

Must-haves

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, machine building, or production equipment maintenance and support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on troubleshooting ability.
• Experience managing and executing technical projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Understanding of regulatory or quality requirements (cGMP, NSF etc) in food‑grade or controlled production environments and ability to work within a rigorous compliance framework.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Ability to lead people, organize and implement best practices within the team while also remaining hands‑on and practical.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and principles of root cause analysis.
• Experience in a small team or startup environment that requires wearing multiple hats.

Bonus Points

• Experience in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or clean‑room manufacturing.
• Familiarity with HMI development, Ignition SCADA, or motion control systems (steppers, VFDs).
• A Red Seal certification (Electrician, Millwright, or HVAC).
• Experience with sanitary equipment and high‑speed packaging systems.

Our Amazing Perks & Employee Programs

• Paid Vacation Time
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Fitness and Wellness Account
• Your Own Personalized Supplement Plan
• Professional Development Allowance
• Team Events and Socials
• An opportunity to grow and make an impact on an amazing team!

Please include a cover letter when applying. We'd love to hear about your interest in VitaminLab and, perhaps, nutrition/wellness and why you're excited about this role.

The typical starting base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 CDN.

Our team handles both personal information and personal health information, which means candidates who receive and accept employment offers must undergo a background check.