Reports to : Director of Processing Engineering and Automation
Location : Hamilton (onsite)
Department: Engineering and Continuous Improvement
The pay range for the role is $95,300 to $145,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.
Job Summary
The Process/Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves working cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to ensure seamless production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
- Develop process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for manufacturing issues.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Identify and execute capital projects to improve production processes and efficiency.
- Review vendor proposals for new equipment purchase or modification of existing processing equipment, engineering services.
- Manage projects following a stage gated process including developing and managing project schedules and budgets, identifying resources required, presenting recommendations.
- Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions.
- Review shop drawings for compliance and participate in the development of engineering standards.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Train production staff on new processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in food and beverage (dairy experience an asset).
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation technologies.
- Experience with process mapping, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement frameworks.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and process simulation tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with ISO and other quality management systems.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) an asset.
Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer owned co operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co operative produces high quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.
We are currently accepting applications for this open position.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
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