Project Engineer (Plastics Manufacturing Sector)

Are you a senior Engineer with 10+ years experience in manufacturing?

Do you have industry experience within the plastics or paper materials manufacturing sector?

Do you love to travel and want the opportunity to visit various cities across Canada & the US?

Our client in the Plastics manufacturing sector is looking for a Division Project Engineer to join their North American engineering team! It will be the candidate’s responsibility for plant engineering operations to maximize profitability of the facilities. This includes but is not limited to asset purchase, placement and removal, engineering projects, facility expansion or downsizing, (EAM), facility security and electronic systems and projects at each of the three facilities as needed. Responsibility for the safety and machine equipment changes and modifications, asset management, AFEs, Engineering and Maintenance budgets, facility environmental issues, plant layout and design, machine and equipment design, record keeping. If this sounds like you, keep on reading!

Within the limits of applicable policies, procedures and established plans, the candidate has authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results. Performance will be measured by the extent to which the responsibilities have been fulfilled.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Safety/environmental issues-projects, issues, problems, meetings
• Machinery/equipment design, modification, moving, relocating, storing
• Engineering and Maintenance special projects
• Communicates with and assists engineers and engineering departments at all locations.
• Responsible for the planning of engineering projects for all plant locations.
• Assisting with machine and equipment repairs, PM, EAM
• Communication with Maintenance Department/Purchasing, vendors, suppliers, contractors
• Assist in ensuring HACCP, GMP’s Work Instructions, and safe quality food system requirements are in compliance.
• Communication with Managers/Supervisors/HR for scheduling repairs and project work/status/updates

Key Working Relationships will include:

• Manufacturing Leads and Operators, as needed, for problems, issues and schedules
• Vendors and Suppliers, as needed, for parts and supplies
• Manufacturers, as needed, for information, direction and assistance
• Region Financial Control Manager, as needed, for AFE’s, budge, accounts, and direction
• Region General Manager, as needed, for issues, problems, and projects
• Purchasing, as needed
• Manufacturing Managers as needed
• Human Resources, as needed, for policy and procedure
• Production Management as needed
• Government Agencies, as needed, for inspections, reports, issues and problems
• Contractors and Consultants, as needed, for quotes/estimates, projects, information, repairs and direction
• Plant Services Managers, as needed, for machine run schedules

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having problems applying through the portal, please send resume directly to [email protected] OR visit our website https://inacre.ca/en/candidates/jobs/