Job Description

Production Engineer
Location Windsor, Ontario
Position Type Operations
Salary Full-Time, Bi-Monthly
Compensation $66,000CAD to $96,000CAD annum based on experience
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

About the position
ADM offers opportunities for talented individuals who are ready to join the team and make a contribution to our business. Successful candidates will be graduating with a B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agriculture Engineering and actively working on obtaining their engineering license. ADM encourages resumes from minorities, women, aboriginals, and people with disabilities. Only those selected for interviews will be directly contacted.

The typical career path for an engineer begins in the position of Production Engineer. This position provides an opportunity for new engineers to join the plant management team, starting in the refinery or crushing operations, with the possibility of moving from there to other plants that produce a wide range of products such as baking ingredients, pasta, cocoa, gums, sweeteners, ethanol, vitamins, oils, etc. Recent engineering graduates are assigned to a production unit where they gain first-hand exposure to the leadership of employees, equipment trouble-shooting, and dealing with the myriad of challenges faced routinely in a facility that operates around the clock, 365 days per year. The experience begins with on-the-job training through observation and typically progresses to full responsibility for a workgroup working rotating shifts during the first year. This experience is invaluable in providing firsthand knowledge of the plant, processes, products, and employees in the real world of manufacturing at ADM.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Production Engineer applies engineering principles and technical expertise to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations within a food processing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring production processes and equipment performance, identifying and resolving operational issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities may include evaluating equipment capacity requirements, assisting with equipment sizing and process design, supporting the development and optimization of process control systems, and identifying opportunities to improve material flow, throughput, and overall operational efficiency. The Production Engineer also participates in the installation, commissioning, start-up, and modification of production equipment, ensuring that operational, training, safety, and performance requirements are effectively addressed. Working closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, the incumbent gains exposure to a broad range of manufacturing processes while supporting plant objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role operates across various food processing plant environments and performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Chemical, Agricultural or Mechanical.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in canola and soybean extraction operations, coupled with progressive leadership experience in safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English, as it is the working language of the facility

Health and Safety

• Work following local/provincial legislation.
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements.

Additional Information
The job is physically demanding. Production Engineers must be capable of climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and entering confined spaces (including tanks and vessels). Some lifting is required.
If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make a reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you're the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com or contact Evangelo Pelekanakis at [redacted]

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness - Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.