Project Engineer - Manufacturing

Our growing Brampton client who is a leader in manufacturing is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years related experience and will be responsible for the following:
 

The Project Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and capital projects. This hands-on role supports operational excellence by leading process improvements, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and reliability initiatives. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and external vendors, the Project Engineer drives improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance while supporting the successful execution of manufacturing projects.

	Main Duties and Responsibilities
Project Engineering Manage and execute manufacturing capital (CapEx) and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation and commissioning. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation timelines. Coordinate project activities with Production, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers. Support equipment installations, process modifications, production line upgrades, and facility improvement projects. Prepare technical specifications, RFQs, engineering change requests, project reports, and supporting documentation. Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and timelines, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders and management. Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, and cost performance. Conduct process studies, capacity analyses, time studies, and workflow evaluations. Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address production and equipment-related issues. Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, SOPs, and standard operating parameters. Support new process implementation, validation activities, and production start-up initiatives. CAD & Technical Design Develop and maintain 2D and 3D engineering designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Create manufacturing layouts, equipment arrangements, tooling designs, and production flow diagrams. Support plant layout modifications and capacity planning initiatives. Prepare and maintain technical drawings, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Ensure engineering drawings and technical documentation are accurate, current, and properly controlled. Maintenance & Asset Management Support Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with Maintenance and Production teams. Support maintenance planning and asset reliability improvement initiatives. Create, update, and maintain equipment records within SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems. Analyze equipment downtime and maintenance performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Support equipment lifecycle management and reliability improvement projects. Coordinate critical spare parts requirements and inventory planning for production equipment. Assist in tracking maintenance KPIs and equipment performance metrics. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all engineering activities and projects comply with company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards. Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, machine safeguarding evaluations, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. Support contractor safety management, permit requirements, and safe work practices during project execution. Promote a safe working environment and actively contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance.

Qualificiations:

• Post-secondary school education in a related Engineering discipline, or Technologist diploma
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience
• Working knowledge of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance Module).
• Experience with PO/PR processing and procurement coordination.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.