Operations Engineering

Job summary

The Operations Engineer will enforce safety policies, optimize manufacturing processes, and troubleshoot equipment to improve efficiency and quality. They are responsible for supporting production, maintaining SOPs, and conducting root cause analysis to resolve quality issues.

Job details

WHAT YOU GET TO DO: * Enforce policies, procedures, SOPs, and health and safety policies, foster communication, and motivate staff for continuous improvement and accountability. * Understand and enforce health and safety policies, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, report hazards and incidents, and set a good example for safety practices. * Support internal training programs, maintain training records, close competency gaps, and audit on-floor training. * Fine-tune compound formula and process parameters, troubleshoot equipment, identify areas for process improvement, develop and maintain SOPs. * Support production and maintenance, monitor and reduce scrap levels, maximize efficiency and safety, and document bill of materials (BOM) information. * Provide engineering support, resolve quality issues, determine improvement parameters, conduct root cause analysis, review products for quality and conformance. * Collect and test retained samples, inspect production output, develop quality standards, identify improvement opportunities, provide technical support, and assist in R&D testing. * Review products, verify quality, manage waste, and strive to improve scrap rates. * Maintain cleanliness, follow housekeeping duties, and support the 5S program. What We Are Ideally Looking For: * Engineering university degree, preferably Mechanical or Chemical * Pursuing Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation * Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering in a manufacturing environment * Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment * Exceptional process aptitude (i.e. understanding of cause and effect of various process parameters such as temperature, pressure, formulation etc.) * Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively. * Educational background or certifications in Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields. * Willingness to work or be on call during evenings and weekends as needed. We believe in a human-first approach to building our team. We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI), automated algorithms, or machine learning tools to screen, evaluate, or select candidates during our recruitment process, nor do we use AI to manage candidate communication or onboarding. Every application, resume, and interview is reviewed and conducted directly by members of the Pliteq team, ensuring your experience and qualifications receive the thoughtful consideration they deserve.

What you’ll do

The Operations Engineer will enforce safety policies, optimize manufacturing processes, and troubleshoot equipment to improve efficiency and quality. They are responsible for supporting production, maintaining SOPs, and conducting root cause analysis to resolve quality issues.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and have at least 3 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. A strong aptitude for process parameters and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential requirements.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Process engineering
• Manufacturing
• Continuous improvement
• Root cause analysis
• Quality assurance
• SOP development
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Safety compliance
• Project management
• Technical support
• Data analysis
• BOM management
• 5S program
• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Bill Of Materials
• Training Records Management
• Accountability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Auditing
• Housekeeping
• Cleanliness
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Process Engineering
• Engineering Support
• Machine Learning
• Operations Management
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Unclassified
• Process Engineer (General)
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Chemical Engineers

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