Project & Design Engineer, Hamilton Region, ON

Project & Design Engineer, Hamilton Region, ON

Our client is a World leader in their industry. They are recognized for having the broadest range of food processing and food packaging equipment available around the World. They can satisfy any specific production or packaging requirement with their technology and innovative solutions.

Over the last few years, our client has designed production lines for the manufacture of diverse food products such as pizza dough, ground beef, plant-based protein burgers, energy bars, turkey bacon, gluten free bakery items, and packaged cheese snacks. This design process starts with generating creative ideas and ends with a successful installation and a satisfied customer.

Do you want to join their team of experts and highly trained professionals that stretch from coast-to-coast in Canada? Our client really understands that their staff are important for their future growth and you will be well rewarded with the wage for this position. Our client will set you up for success and provide you with everything you need to be successful. They are now hiring an experienced Project Engineer with food manufacturing & food packaging experience.

You would be responsible to design equipment and systems that are used to manufacture new and innovative food products. This position involves travelling to our clients facilities and must be willing to travel and live near an airport, preferably in the Toronto or Hamilton region.

Duties:

• Design new and modified food processing equipment.

• Develop detailed drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and generate design documentation including, operating manuals, parts lists, and procedures.

• Ensure all equipment designs comply with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

• Build relationships with manufacturers in Canada to source parts meeting cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

• Coordinate ordering and delivery of parts sourced locally and from other internal and external suppliers.

• Lead the assembly and functional testing of designs by collaborating with Cross-functional Teams.

• Collaborate with external customers to understand their needs and requirements for new equipment.

• Work closely with Head Office and Supplier engineering teams on projects and travel to customer facilities as needed.

• Work closely with the field service team to manage operational needs and troubleshooting issues.

• Manage engineering projects, from concept through to delivery of a final solution, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience designing equipment for food processing or similar industries.

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and electro-mechanical systems.

• Strong knowledge of food processing technologies, materials, food safety standards, and Canadian regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication, as well as mechanical components like motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and bearings.

• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.

• Hands-on, creative, and solutions-driven with a passion for innovation.

• Adaptable, persistent, and eager to learn, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willing to travel as needed.

Benefits & Work Schedule:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits package, generous monthly car allowance plus $0.24 per km, annual bonus, 3 weeks paid vacation, free parking and sick days.

• Training for the first 2 months based in Toronto.

• Company training trips.

Thank you for your application. We will carefully review all submissions and will contact you if you are selected for further consideration.