Engineer (Food Production)

Job summary

Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize production equipment, while developing preventive maintenance programs and investigating recurring failures to reduce downtime. Improve manufacturing efficiency and support automation initiatives while ensuring equipment and processes meet food safety, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.

Job details

Stephano Group Ltd. is seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting production equipment, improving manufacturing processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring efficient operations within our food manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical issues with production equipment. Support maintenance, repair, and optimization of mixers, ovens, conveyors, packaging machinery, and automated production lines. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes. Assist with the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of manufacturing equipment. Investigate recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Work closely with production, maintenance, sanitation, and quality teams to resolve operational issues. Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase productivity and efficiency. Support automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Ensure equipment and processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, food safety, and workplace health and safety standards. Maintain accurate engineering documentation, equipment records, and maintenance reports. Coordinate with external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers when required. Qualifications & Requirements Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of engineering or technical experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing. Experience working with industrial machinery, production equipment, and automated systems. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls is an asset. Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvements. Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety regulations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities. Pay: Starting from CA$80,000.00 per year Stephano Group Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. This posting reflects a current employment opportunity. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. AI is not used as part of the recruitment process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify the recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made. The salary range listed in this posting represents the expected compensation for this position based on market conditions and internal considerations. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize production equipment, while developing preventive maintenance programs and investigating recurring failures to reduce downtime. Improve manufacturing efficiency and support automation initiatives while ensuring equipment and processes meet food safety, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, plus 3–5 years of engineering or technical experience in manufacturing, preferably food manufacturing. Candidates should have experience with industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and process improvement; PLC and automation knowledge is an asset.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• PLC Systems
• Automation
• Industrial Controls
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Equipment Optimization
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• HACCP
• Food Safety
• Workplace Health and Safety

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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