Primary FunctionPerforms advanced engineering tasks with no direct supervision. Lead mentor to the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion.
Responsibilities- Provide technical leadership in the resolution of complex mechanical issues affecting production equipment and plant infrastructure.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies aimed at improving asset reliability and performance.
- Conduct failure analyses (Root Cause Analysis) and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing equipment performance, safety, and equipment life cycle.
- Provide technical support to maintenance teams during complex repairs, troubleshooting activities, and emergency situations.
- Assess equipment condition and recommend repairs, replacements, upgrades, or capital investments as required.
- Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, engineering documents, and requests for quotations (RFQs) for mechanical projects.
- Supervise contractors and suppliers during equipment installation, repair, modification, and maintenance activities.
- Participate in the development and management of maintenance and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
- Collaborate with production teams to optimize work methods and improve operational efficiency and performance.
- Participate in incident investigations and assist in identifying corrective actions when equipment-related issues are involved.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management or plant engineering.
- Experience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous production environment.
- Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gear reducers, and material handling equipment.
- Experience managing industrial capital projects (CAPEX).
- Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
Additional Qualifications:- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in contract management and contractor supervision.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks.
- Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) certification
We OfferCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
