Project Engineer – Process Optimization, Dairy Industry

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About the role

  • Project Engineer improving yield, efficiency, and raw-material utilization in Agropur’s dairy manufacturing operations. Leading process optimization and capital projects at the Granby facility.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze manufacturing processes and equipment to identify inefficiencies, yield losses, and improvement opportunities
  • Map production flows and monitor key operational performance indicators
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on maximizing raw material utilization and process efficiency
  • Troubleshoot operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
  • Leverage production data and ERP systems to support decision-making and operational performance improvements
  • Prepare process designs, equipment specifications, and cost estimates for optimization and capital projects
  • Participate in capital project execution from concept development through commissioning and start-up
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses to support business decisions and project prioritization
  • Collaborate with plant teams to drive change management and secure stakeholder buy-in for new initiatives
  • Serve as a technical resource for projects related to process optimization and operational performance
  • Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to support project execution and implementation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food, Process, or related Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, process optimization, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry is considered a strong asset
  • Experience in a process-driven industry such as food, dairy, petrochemical, or other complex manufacturing environments is an asset
  • Strong understanding of industrial processes and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with ERP systems and operational data analysis (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Availability to travel occasionally between the Granby and Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil facilities
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is required to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Canada
  • Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec

Benefits

  • Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)
  • Pension plan with employer contributions

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$84,600 - CA$105,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

ERPOracle

Location requirements

OnsiteGranbyCanada

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